Hamilton’s Khaki Field Murph 38mm gets a new dial color, and this one leans further into the watch’s film origins than the black or white versions that came before it. The new blue dial uses a gradient effect, fading from a bright, luminous blue at the center to black around the edges, meant to evoke the ionized gases and depth of interstellar space rather than a straightforward color swap.
This guide covers what is new about this dial, the two strap options Hamilton offers it on, the movement inside, and where it fits if you already know the rest of the current Murph lineup.
A Dial Built Around the Film’s Own Imagery
The gradient blue-to-black dial carries a grained, stardust-inspired texture that adds real depth under different lighting, a step beyond a flat color change. The rest of the dial stays familiar. Cathedral-shaped hour and minute hands and applied Arabic numerals, both filled with beige Super-LumiNova, carry over from every other current Murph, and slightly domed numerals keep the dial’s signature look intact.
The case itself is unchanged from the rest of the 38mm Murph lineup. It measures 38mm in diameter, 44.7mm lug-to-lug, and 11.1mm thick, with curved lugs and a polished bezel set against a brushed case for contrast. An AR-coated sapphire crystal sits over the dial, and a sapphire display caseback shows off the movement.
Bracelet or Leather
Hamilton offers this dial on two configurations. The Hamilton Murph bracelet version (ref. H70405140) comes on a three-row, 20mm stainless steel bracelet with a folding push-button clasp and Hamilton’s Easy Click quick-release system, priced at $1,045. The Hamilton Murph leather strap version (ref. H70405740) comes on a black leather strap embossed with a crocodile pattern, closed with a steel pin buckle, also using the Easy Click system, priced at $995.
Both options use the same case and dial, so the choice comes down entirely to how you want to wear it day to day, and Easy Click means switching between a bracelet and a strap later does not require a trip to a watchmaker.
The Movement
Every current Murph runs Hamilton’s H-10 automatic movement, and this reference is no exception. It delivers an 80-hour power reserve at 21,600 vibrations per hour, with 25 jewels and a Nivachron hairspring for added resistance to magnetic fields, an upgrade over a standard hairspring that many watches at this price do not offer. The movement operates through an oversized push-pull crown at 3 o’clock rather than a screw-down design, though water resistance still holds at a genuinely useful 100 meters.
How This Fits the Current Murph Lineup
This blue dial joins the black and white dial options already available on the 38mm Murph, without replacing either. If you want the full picture of every current Murph configuration, including the 42mm original and the bracelet and Bundle options, our Hamilton Murph guide covers the complete current lineup and where each version fits.
See the New Hamilton Murph at Precision Watches
As an Authorized Hamilton Dealer near Philadelphia, Precision Watches carries the current Khaki Field and Murph lineup in the showroom and online. This new blue dial just launched and has not yet arrived in our store, but you can see it and the rest of the current Murph options through our full range of Hamilton watches if you want to compare it against what is available now.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Hamilton Murph Blue Dial
What inspired the new Hamilton Murph blue dial?
The gradient dial is meant to evoke the ionized gases and depth of interstellar space, fading from a luminous blue center to black at the edges, with a grained, stardust-inspired texture beneath.
What is the difference between the bracelet and strap versions?
Both share the same 38mm case and blue dial. The bracelet version (ref. H70405140) comes on a three-row steel bracelet for $1,045. The leather version (ref. H70405740) comes on a crocodile-embossed black leather strap for $995. Both use Hamilton’s Easy Click system for quick strap changes.
What movement is in the new Hamilton Murph blue dial?
It runs Hamilton’s H-10 automatic movement, with an 80-hour power reserve and a Nivachron hairspring for added magnetic resistance.
How much does the Hamilton Murph blue dial cost?
Pricing starts at $995 on the leather strap and $1,045 on the steel bracelet, the same price point as the rest of the current Murph 38mm lineup.
