Always hoped that Hamilton would release the Murph in a smaller size. Always felt 42mm was too large. This could be a popular one:
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/murph-38
Always hoped that Hamilton would release the Murph in a smaller size. Always felt 42mm was too large. This could be a popular one:
https://www.hamiltonwatch.com/en-int/murph-38
Last edited by Mr Tetley; 22nd November 2022 at 15:42.
It’s a good move but I’d I’d rather have an alpinist.
Really?
Originally Posted by Idontgram
Yup. There’s something a bit uninspiring about the murph. I loved interstellar but don’t rate the watch.
And if we’re really getting into it, I’d rather have a khaki field mechanical over an alpinist.
All a matter of personal taste, of course.
Looks good! How is timekeeping please?
I would take this any day over the Alpinist. Not saying much as I would probably take most watches over an Alpinist.
But this IS rather nice.
Great move by Hamilton. Spookily I was looking at the 42mm version in Ernest Jones last week and thought it was beautiful but too big!
I really like it as well. I was soooo tempted to buy your Hamilton Khaki Field recently but I didn't like the date complication so stayed strong and didn't hit the 'buy it now' button!! - This new 38mm would do me nicely as the 42mm is too big for my tastes.
I find it very likable indeed. Lovely dial, case and general aesthetic. 38mm seems the right size for this watch for sure.
A terrific move by Hamilton. A three-hander should never be more than 40mm. I bet they will sell more of these than the original run.
I like "uninspiring". That's the whole point of these watches. And you cannot compare a Hami with an Alpinist. You either want a Seiko or you don't.
THIN is the new BLACK
That looks awesome, definitely something I could see myself buying.
(As an aside, anyone else despairing of the copy in that ad?
Emblematic?
Versatile and version in the same sentence?
And 38mm described not as “smaller” but as “small”?)
Lovely watch. Baffling why Hamilton took so long to release a 38mm version. I groaned in disbelief when the 42mm version came out.
Last edited by Geralt; 22nd November 2022 at 19:05.
Definitely a good move, I do wish Hamilton would make the crowns on their field watches screw down, and I think a bracelet version of this would be good.
I think the baby Alpinist is the natural rival, and when you think you can pick one of them up for about £450 in various sales or eBay this is probably a touch on the expensive side for me, for what it is. Having said that, a very nice watch and the 38 is loads better.
I think that style of watch suits a nice black or brown leather one but I wonder if a bracelet from the khaki field mechanical would fit? Or an aftermarket one? Could be good.
I wondered the same thing about the bracelet.
I reckon that looks good, excellent news that they've released a version in this size if you ask me.
Dave E
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Does look great I have to admit. Although I think my watch buying days are done.
Great size as it’s a lot of dial which always wears larger
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If anyone is after one of these there is 20% off them at C.W.Sellors today. code is BF20.
Very tempted myself but trying to resist!
Looks like the discount is for the 42mm only.
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It works for the 38mm too.
Thanks, definitely works for the new 38mm, just ordered.
Very nice watch. Like the size. Does anyone know what the dial diameter is at all? The website and reviews don't mention it. A previous poster did say that it was all dial and so should wear larger. I'm hoping this isn't the case as prefer it to wear true to its size.
I've just measured the dial at 30mm. I would say the watch wears ever so slightly large, maybe more like a 39mm. I think this is because of the large font size of the printed numerals on the dial, and the fact that the dial diameter is large in relation to the shortish lug length. So yes, it is more of an 'all dial' watch, but not unbalanced, and it wears beautifully on the wrist. A non-wrist picture from yesterday:
Like it a lot. 38 is a good size for me. A little more expensive than the Serica 4512 but probably worth it in my view.
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Who or what is Murph?
https://interstellarfilm.fandom.com/wiki/Murphy_Cooper
Had it been robocop I'd have bought one
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For those not loving the Hamilton strap, the Murph 38 works pretty well on a Bonklip bracelet:
A character in a film which you'd probably appreciate more if........you took acid about an hour before watching.
Am I alone in wondering if the love affair will last given Hamilton Field Watches don´t seem to stick with their buyers if the frequency with which they show up on SC is anything to go by. The Murph isn´t dissimilar in dimensions and look to the Cincinnati Field Watch, now discontinued.
https://www.cincinnatiwatch.com/watc...us-field-watch
It’s a lovely watch at that size. It’s very strong competition for something like a Sinn 556 / 104, and it’s only weakness for me is the vintage lume.
I’m not in the market for that kind of watch, but it is attractive and desirable; a strong release.
D
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Seems to be a slow return to smaller sizes from a lot of brands at moment
I think it looks great. It also has a short lug to lug so will be very wearable.
Agree with most of you on the size but sad they didn’t include the morse Eureka on the second hand like on the 42. Lovely touch and dispensing with it just makes this another Khaki, for me, rather than a Murph.
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It'ss fair point. The counter argument I heard is that the prop watch in the film does not have the Eureka printing.
Yeah, that’s true. The prop watch didn’t have it - but then the prop watch’’s dancing second hand was operated by wires! There’s a fascinating interview with the film’s prop master in the Hodinkee archive.
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The video is funny:
https://youtu.be/EmFYUjqELt0
Kudos to Hamilton for having a sense of humor, and for listening to their customers.
Can’t see a lot wrong with that.
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This is tempting but it is very close in price to a Sinn 556, a watch with similar dimensions and specs.
Which do you think would be the better buy?
I have a 42 Murph and a 556a...if I could only keep one it would be the Sinn.
Interesting, can I ask why you prefer the Sinn?
Just feel the Sinn is a bit more tooly, and the Murph feels a bit more dressy, so I would tend to wear the Sinn more.
Both great watches, though, and I dont see either leaving the hoard anytime soon
Interesting! I also keep coming back to this thread.
I've just found £1000 tucked away behind the sofa and I am considering a purchase. I prefer no date dials. I was initially eyeing an Everest PRS25, as and when they become available. The 38mm Murph at twice the price is calling to me but, with my new found riches (!) I have strayed towards the Sinn 556 range. Question is - is the 556 worth 4x the Everest? Mmmmm, dunno!
I ordered a Murph 38mm with the 20% discount offer. That's a fair bit less than a Sinn 556 on strap that is around £1k now.
Good point! What do you think about the watch? How does it compare to a 556 (if you have ever tried one)?
Unfortunately still waiting on delivery. I’ve had several 556 I and A variants so looking forward to see how it compares. I would expect the Sinn to be slightly better finished so my expectations are realistic.
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That looks rather nice.
I would expect the case to be the same one as the regular khaki auto 38mm, and the bracelet to fit as a result on the 38 Murph.
That being said, for the price, that would be nice to have AR coating on the crystal, so I can read the time on it, not just see a reflection of the sky. Recurrent issue for me with Hamilton.
The specs on Hamilton’s website say that it has AR coating. A great upgrade to the regular Khaki’s and indeed the 42mm Murph which didn’t have the coating.
That's great about the ar coating.. I had the 42mm and it was to big with too much glare
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