People who love, talk about, and use Hamilton's Khaki Field.

Nakagami: Hamilton was contracted to develop and produce watches for the military. Starting with World War I, the U.S. military needed more functional watches to carry out its missions. Hamilton was originally famous for its railroad watches, and I believe that trust was born from the fact that its advanced technology at that time supported safe operations. Time has passed since then, and the current "Khaki Field" is the prototype of the one from the Vietnam War era.

Nakagami: It is the precision with which the time ticks, and its durability. It was also equipped with a hacking function, as the team conducting the mission had to move at the same time and pace.

Nakagami: Yes, it is. It is a very common feature today, but Hamilton was a pioneer in this field. Compared to today, the technology of the time was poor, but it was still advanced for that era.

Nakagami: The dial was designed with a black base to avoid reflections when light hits it, and the numerals were designed with a white background for stronger contrast to make it easier to tell the time. This is a device to avoid detection by enemy soldiers due to the reflection of light.

Nakagami: There are variations in movement types, such as manual-winding, automatic, and quartz, as well as in materials, such as titanium, stainless steel, and bronze. In total, there are more than 50 different types of watches, so customers have a wide variety to choose from.

Nakagami: Right. The Khaki Field Mecha" is packed with the basic specifications of a military watch. Manual winding may not be a popular feature today, but I find myself becoming more and more attached to the watch through the process of winding the spring whenever I notice it. When I forget to wind it and the hands stop moving, I feel somewhat sorry (laughs). The functional beauty of the design may also make many people think about the history of the watch.

Nakagami: Of course. Around me in the late 80s and early 90s, "Khaki Field It was commonplace to wear a "Khaki Field Mecha" in the late 80's and early 90's around me. I originally came from an apparel background, but I remember my seniors wearing them at the time, and I would ask them, "Where did you get that watch? I was taught the joys of watches as well as clothes, and I became more and more addicted to their charms.

Nakagami: I am still a very particular person. If you can accept the fact that it is hand-wound and that there is a 15-second difference between the day and the night, I think it is a very interesting watch. Through the process of winding the mainspring, you feel like a partner who can accomplish something together. This is how I got hooked on the world of watches, and as a result of trying out various watches, some people come back to the "Khaki Field Mecha" again. After trying various watches, some people come back to the "Khaki Field Mecha" again.

Nakagami: Yes, it does. It is shiny when new, but as you use it, the case gets scratched and the dial burns and fades. The appearance of the watch is also endearing. Khaki Field Mecha" is basically a stainless steel case, but we also offer a bronze one, which is more likely to change over time.

Nakagami: The color changes rapidly. With manual winding, the crown is touched more often, so that's where the luster comes from, and different colors are produced in different parts of the watch. The belt that comes with the watch is made of calf nubuck, which is raised at first, but it also changes to a smooth texture as it goes along. Bronze cases are more expensive for other brands, but Hamilton offers them at a modest price. This is why Hamilton watches are popular among people who admire bronze cases.

Nakagami: I worked in the apparel industry for a long time in my previous job, and many people, including those in my environment, were particular about watches. In addition, my generation experienced the heyday of American casual wear, so I am unconditionally attracted to such military watches. I have owned quartz watches in the past, but I am also attracted to the fact that I have to take action to make them work, as opposed to watches that work on their own. I think this watch is a good match for people like me, who find virtue in taking the time and effort.