jalind
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This is the H-50 powered version based on the ETA 2801-2 without date complication that is much truer to the original US Mil-Spec Hamilton made from the 1960's through the mid-1980's, increased in size from 34mm to 38mm with similar lug width increase from 16mm to 20mm. Dial markings are much more accurate and the date complication has been jettisoned when compared to their older one with an ETA 2804-2 under the dial. I immediately ditched the funky nylon NATO strap Hamilton put on it and put it on a real 20mm US Mil-Spec strap (IIRC made by Marathon for the US Gov't). Hamilton got it "right" this time around. Sapphire crystal is slightly domed to eliminate glare and mirror-like reflections.
Compare it to an original 34mm that's four decades old:
Compare it to an original 34mm that's four decades old: