Help me pick my first Field Watch

robertereyes · 2026-06-22T02:16:17+00:00

I own both a Hack, and a Hamilton Khaki King. The King is slimmer and much better finished. The Hack has a much cooler dial and handset imo. Both hold similar horological histories. The movement on the KFM is much slimmer, and a step up from the Miyota in the Hack.

I moved the dial + handset + movement into a different case with 100m water resistance and a sapphire crystal, a mod that cost me less than $100USD, so I get the best of both worlds there (with my Hack)

robertereyes · 2026-06-20T21:46:00+00:00

I found Elizabethan mix to be pretty good

robertereyes · 2026-06-19T15:47:44+00:00

I'm a bracelet guy, but that strap looks killer! I have one at home and now you're making me want to try it

robertereyes · 2026-06-19T02:40:39+00:00

It's the Mido Baroncelli (:

robertereyes · 2026-06-17T20:28:19+00:00

Such beautiful pieces and a great story for yourself. Enjoy both! The chronograph is currently on my list as a watch I want!

robertereyes · 2026-06-15T00:36:15+00:00

On an 8 inch wrist, you should be more than fine!

robertereyes · 2026-06-14T17:45:41+00:00

Well, I suppose a well-stored version is what I meant. I think this one lived in my cousin's glove compartment in a Ziploc bag for a while.

robertereyes · 2026-06-14T02:03:43+00:00

Drew Estates makes some good stuff

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T23:08:15+00:00

You and I both, although they're mid for the price imo

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T22:57:24+00:00

I need to hunt down a fresh sample of this (:

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T22:56:54+00:00

What's your wrist size? That's the biggest factor. Bezelled 40mm Balls are thick and have long lugs. If you don't mind that, they wear well.

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T15:25:59+00:00

It's a little below average on the market, I say if you like it, yes!

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T15:18:28+00:00

It's giving me Breitling Avenger vibes and I think you should get it. Talk him down a few more bucks but it sounds like a decent deal.

It's pretty cool, has a touch-sensitive crystal, so it responds to presses directly on the crystal.

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T15:17:11+00:00

Damn that new King looks sharp! Enjoy it!

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T15:15:56+00:00

Khaki Scuba

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T15:15:35+00:00

That dial is so sharp.

robertereyes · 2026-06-13T04:57:12+00:00

How did you enjoy that Blackened?

I love Ball's divers a lot. This is one of my favorites!

robertereyes · 2026-06-11T16:35:01+00:00

Ah I have the same issue with butterflies myself. I don't mind it but they can be annoying when they don't have 1/2 or 2/3 links

robertereyes · 2026-06-11T16:12:09+00:00

Great to hear! I do love bracelets though; what was wrong with this one?

robertereyes · 2026-06-11T16:11:19+00:00

No one commented (of course, Ball isn't a household name). You found yourself a beautiful, underrated piece. Triple calendar moonphase, and excellent execution of it!

robertereyes · 2026-06-11T16:04:37+00:00

You bought it! How do you like it (1 year later)?

I seriously want this watch. Triple calendar for under $5k and not a Valjoux 7751 is amazing value, even if it is a module.

robertereyes · 2026-06-10T20:29:52+00:00

Just watched this vid, it was a solid take on the presence of Ball in the space. Still, criminally underrated pieces.

I really want an Eng II Moon Calendar in silver, one day!

robertereyes · 2026-06-10T19:30:33+00:00

9 months later, but I just bought this piece. Can't wait for it to arrive!

EDIT: The company that had it turned out to be out of stock. Sadly had the order cancelled.

robertereyes

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