Hamilton watch database and price guide
Hamilton Murph 38mm: specs, new price and used value
For the USA market, a fair used price for the Hamilton Murph 38mm is usually $560-760. A good buy is normally under $620, while prices above $840 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.
- Retail price band
- $895-950
- New online band
- $720-895
- Used fair range
- $560-760
- Good buy under
- $620
- Avoid over
- $840
- Value retention
- medium-high
Direct answer for buyers
For the USA market, a fair used price for the Hamilton Murph 38mm is usually $560-760. A good buy is normally under $620, while prices above $840 need unusually strong condition, full set, warranty, scarcity, or live market confirmation.
Verdict: A fair used Khaki Field Murph field watch sells for $560–$760. Buy at $620 or below; treat anything above $840 as overpaying.
Watch specifications
- Brand: Hamilton
- Collection: Khaki Field Murph
- Reference: H70405730
- Category: automatic field watch
- Movement: H-10 automatic
- Case size: 38 mm
- Lug-to-lug: 44.7 mm
- Thickness: 11.1 mm
- Crystal: Sapphire crystal
- Water resistance: 100 m
- Market region: United States / North America
- Currency: USD
Who should buy it?
Best for: Wearers who want a 38 mm field watch with healthy resale demand and do not need a warranty-backed new purchase.
Not ideal for: Buyers who will resent paying $840 later for a watch they could have bought well inside the $560–$760 band.
Market notes and resale
The 38 mm Murph is the desirable size and holds value better than the 42 mm. Steady film association keeps demand up, so discounts stay small.
Price confidence: Early editorial estimate — verify current listings. Last editorial review: 2026-10-03.
Used buyer checklist
- Confirm the exact reference and dial configuration before paying
- Check the crystal for deep scratches — field watches take knocks
- Confirm the case diameter matches the listing photos — sizes are often misstated
- Confirm whether the movement is hand-wound or automatic as advertised
- Verify lug width and whether the original strap or bracelet is included
Known issues and pricing traps
- Mineral and acrylic crystals mark easily and are a common bargaining point
- Military-style references attract replica and franken builds
- Resale holds up, so discounts are modest
Similar watches to compare
How this price range is set
Editorial estimate for the US market, not a live quote. Bands reflect typical retail and second-hand pricing for this reference and are revised when sold-listing evidence arrives.
Ranges are reduced for condition, missing links, no box or papers, unknown service history and poor photos, and adjusted when current new-watch discounts make a used price unattractive.
FAQ
What price should I target for the Hamilton Murph 38mm?
Use $620 as the good-buy target. The fair used range is $560-760, and a used listing above $840 needs unusually strong condition, completeness, warranty or scarcity.
Should I buy the Hamilton Murph 38mm new or used?
Compare the used asking price with the current new online band of $720-895. If the saving is small, buying new can be safer because you get warranty and cleaner return rights.
What changes the value most?
Condition, box and papers, bracelet or strap completeness, service history, seller reputation, warranty status and unusually poor listing photos move the real transaction price.
What should I check before buying used?
Check the exact reference, case and bracelet condition, movement/module function, service or battery history, seller feedback and whether the price still makes sense after tax, shipping and return risk.
Important pricing note
USA watch prices move with condition, state sales tax, seller type, box and papers, current discounts, service history and seller trust. Use this page as a research starting point, then verify live US listings before paying.