I posted [my SOTC](https://www.watchcrunch.com/tesseraic/posts/state-of-the-collection-august-2022-14759) the other day. I didn't get into it then, but for a while now I've been contemplating getting rid of all of my field watches (two Seko SNK80xes and a Bertucci A-2S) and replacing them with one. But which one? I've narrowed it to two.
The Hamilton is a much better watch in my opinion.
Might I suggest the Marathon GPQ/GPM steel, or Navigator? A field watch from an actual military watch producer.
Ugh, I keep forgetting WatchCrunch doesn't support Markdown.
I’m biased, the Alpinist has a great history and I like the dial color, but cyclopses ain’t for me.
They look great as a duo honestly. I’d buy both and keep one on nato, and the other on leather/bracelet. Work and play. Great choices 👍🏼
Both nice watches bit it's the Hamilton for me.
Out of those two, it's obvious you'll get the Hamilton, since you already bought two white dial field watches.
May I suggest, the Archimede Outdoor 39?
Regular white:
Lume dial:
Boldr's Venture line is also worth a look:
Hamilton
While I do not own the Alpanist anymore, I do miss it and find myself looking for another. I am still trying to convince myself not to buy the SBGH271 which seems like a GS version for me.
Alpinist! Tough watch that looks amazing. price won't brake the bank but I did add a Strappcode bracelet w/ seiko marine master diver clasp
The Hamilton is super simple and fun to win on the daily. Love mine
I’ve owned both, sold my Alpinist due to poor movement accuracy, almost + 3 to 5 minutes a day fast. Shame though, I really liked the design of the watch. Still have the Hamilton though, great watches for the price, mines the 38mm automatic version.
Ugh, I keep forgetting WatchCrunch doesn't support Markdown.
Yeah, you came to the wrong place friend. I think you should keep those two. I’m a one fieled watch guy, but that’s only because I don’t already have those two.
While I do not own the Alpanist anymore, I do miss it and find myself looking for another. I am still trying to convince myself not to buy the SBGH271 which seems like a GS version for me.
You’ve come to the wrong place as well. You should totally get an Alpinist, but you need that GS too. Now that I think about it, there are a ton of watches you need…it’s like you’re not even trying.
I like Hamilton field watches, but that one doesn't do it for me. A choice between the black Khaki Field Automatic and the Alpinist would have been harder.
While I do not own the Alpanist anymore, I do miss it and find myself looking for another. I am still trying to convince myself not to buy the SBGH271 which seems like a GS version for me.
Buy it! :p
When it comes to field watches Hamilton has more history and "pedigree" than Seiko. I will keep the Hamilton. But hey, If you can keep them both the go for it too.
I hate to agree with @roberto AGAIN, but I’m gonna change my vote to replace both with the Seiko SPB241. It looses the cyclops and finicky chapter ring of the Aplinist keeping the classic touches.
I’ve handled the Hamilton and bought the baby alpinist. it’s a lot more going on on the dial and it has a date. freaking awesome watch
Get the seiko it’s far more elegant.
the kaki field doesn't have cons. It's a incredible watch
Keep the Hamilton thats for sure!
If it's close, get the Khaki Field (or keep the Khaki Field). I can't tell if you were buying one to replace your others or getting rid of all of them except for one of these two.
Either way, the new Alpinist is $230 more (at retail but you can get healthy discounts on both) so the Hamilton saves you money if buying or nets you more if keeping (leaving you a little more towards the purchase of the next watch).
Hamilton for me