Hamilton
1972 Hamilton U.S. Military Field Watch (GG-W-113)
Issued under U.S. military contract in 1972, the Hamilton GG-W-113 is one of the definitive American field watches of the 20th century. Built off of the “MIL-W-3818B” specification introduced in the early 1960s, this watch represents the blueprint for the modern field watch—utilitarian, highly legible, and durable under extreme conditions.
The GG-W-113 embodies this standard with its no-frills construction: a sterile matte black dial, stark white printing, and tritium lume applied at each hour and within the hands for nighttime visibility. The design is purely functional, yet over the decades, the tritium has developed a warm patina that gives the watch the unmistakable character of a vintage military tool.
Hamilton’s role in supplying the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam era cemented its reputation for rugged reliability, and the GG-W-113 remains one of the most faithful examples of that heritage. It is no coincidence that Hamilton continues to reference this design today in its Khaki Field collection.
SPECS
| Stock # | HMTNUSMILGGW113 | |
| Brand | Hamilton | |
| Style | U.S. Military Field Watch | |
| Model | GG-W-113 | |
| Serial | 20XXX | |
| Size | Men's | |
| Material | Stainless Steel | |
| Dial | Matte Black | |
| Millimeters | 33 | |
| Strap | 2pc Tan Canvas Strap |
CASE & BRACELET
The seemingly unpolished case retains its factory anti-reflective parkerized finish and remains in exceptional condition, showing no major signs of use and crisp edges. The bezel is also in excellent condition and shows minimal signs of use. The case retains its original, unsigned bead-blasted crown. The case back retains all of its original military markings. The watch comes supplied on a 2-piece tan canvas strap.
DIAL & HANDS
The matte black dial is remarkably well preserved, showing no signs of age. The tritium lume plots have taken on a tan beige patina and show no degradation when inspected under UV light. The original tritium hands have aged similarly to the dial and are in great condition, showing no degradation under UV light inspection.
ACCESSORIES
None. The watch is functioning and keeping time perfectly; previous service history is unknown. A movement service can be purchased upon request.
