Khaki Field Mechanical 36mm Limited Edition
SKU: H89399930- $72500
Expected shipping May 2026
Expected shipping May 2026
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Extended Warranty
Toppers is excited to offer a free extended warranty on the purchase of new watches. This warranty begins when the manufacturer's warranty runs out. As such, Topper Fine Jewelers will provide an additional non-transferable warranty for a period of one year.*
*Restrictions Apply. Service provided anywhere other than at Topper Fine Jewelers or a service center of the original manufacturer is not covered and shall void the warranty. Topper Fine Jewelers will have sole discretion to determine whether the work for the warranty will be performed "in house" by Topper Fine Jewelers or at a repair facility of our choice. The limited warranty does not cover bracelets, crystals, batteries, or any damage to the case or movement caused by moisture that might have entered the watch as a result of improper handling, nor does it apply, on a more general basis, if there is evidence of misuse or abuse. Only Topper Fine Jewelers will determine at its sole discretion to repair any watch under this warranty.
Paying tribute to a legendary military-issued Hamilton
In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, Hamilton proudly reintroduces the legendary FAPD 5101 Type 1, a remarkable timepiece with extraordinary military heritage. Originally issued in the late sixties to U.S. Air Force navigators, it featuring a distinctive 36mm parkerized case and the exclusive Hamilton caliber 684 movement found only in this particular model, putting it a step above its standard field watch brethren in terms of accuracy, corrosion resistance, and overall dependability in operation.
Every detail of this reproduction has been meticulously crafted to maintain the authentic character of the original while incorporating subtle modern enhancements. The acrylic box glass mirrors the 1970s military specification, chosen for its superior impact resistance and field replaceability, now enhanced with a hard coating for improved scratch resistance and anti-fingerprint treatment. True to the original design, the fixed bars are soldered directly to the case for maximum security, eliminating spring bars and ensuring NATO straps remain secure under the most demanding conditions. An internal dust cover replicates the original military construction, further protecting the movement from harsh environmental elements just as it did for Air Force navigators over half a century ago.
This limited production revival, exclusively manufactured in 2026, honors both the watch's unique history and the milestone anniversary of American independence. It is limited to 1,776 pieces.
Specifications
- Case: 36mm diameter x 10.2mm thickness (18mm lug width, 46mm lug-to-lug, 10mm thick)
- Case composition: Stainless steel, matte sandblasted
- Crystal: Acrylic, box-shaped with hard coating and anti-fingerprint treatment
- Water resistance: 100 meters
- Dial: Matte black with white markers, hands and dial filled with ecru-colored Super-LumiNova, Grade X2
- Movement: Hamilton H-50 (base C07.701, revised ETA 2801-2). Manual-winding, 17 jewels, Nivachron balance spring, 80-hour power reserve, 21,600 vibrations/hour
- Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (hacking)
- Strap: textile NATO strap with pin buckle - additional calf leather strap
- References: H89399930 (Khaki Field Mechanical 250 US edition)
- Availability: US edition limited to 1,776 pieces
About Hamilton
Pioneering, practical, precise: Hamilton uses a unique combination of Swiss precision and American spirit to create distinctive, versatile watches for aficionados and style conscious individuals alike. From the original mid-century soldier's watch, to the stylish, avante-garde offerings from the sixties and seventies, Hamilton has a long history and has achieved numerous milestones, all of which have contributed to making Hamilton the strong, internationally renowned watch brand it is today.
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