Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm Returns With A Cosmic New Dial

The watch that connected a father and daughter across time returns with a cosmic new expression inspired by the journey of an interstellar comet.

Hamilton has built a unique relationship with cinema over the decades, creating watches that do more than simply tell time. Its timepieces have become part of characters, narratives and some of the most memorable moments on screen, earning the brand a reputation as the watchmaker of filmmakers.

Among the models that best embody this connection is the Khaki Field Murph, a watch whose origins are inseparable from one of modern cinema’s most ambitious stories.

Originally created as a key story element for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, the Murph played an important role in the emotional relationship between Cooper and his daughter Murph.

The watch became a physical connection between two characters separated not only by distance, but by time itself, turning an otherwise familiar object into an essential part of the film’s narrative. What began as a watch created for a movie has since developed into a permanent collection, finding an audience well beyond the world of cinema.

The Murph has consequently become something of a modern Hamilton icon, appreciated for the way it combines its cinematic history with the authenticity of a mechanical field watch. Its design remains rooted in the Khaki Field family, while details such as the cathedral hands and slightly domed numerals give the model a distinctive character. Now, Hamilton is revisiting the 38mm Murph with a new dial designed to take its inspiration away from Earth and into the vastness of space.

A Dial Inspired By An Interstellar Comet

The defining feature of this new Murph is undoubtedly its dial. Hamilton has developed a deep blue surface that gradually transitions towards black at the edges, creating the impression of light disappearing into the immense darkness of space. At the centre, the luminous blue tone recalls the glow produced by ionised gases illuminated by sunlight, giving the dial a sense of energy and movement despite its otherwise restrained composition.

The effect becomes even more interesting when viewed through the pronounced grained texture of the surface. Inspired by stardust, the texture gives the dial an additional layer of depth and creates subtle changes as light moves across it. Rather than relying on a simple colour change, Hamilton uses the combination of texture and gradient to create a dial that feels different depending on the surrounding light and viewing angle.

This approach gives the Murph a noticeably more contemporary personality without abandoning the design language that made the model recognisable in the first place. The blue centre provides the visual focus, while the transition into black maintains the understated character expected from a watch carrying the Khaki Field name.

The Murph Identity Remains

Although the new dial takes the watch in a distinctly cosmic direction, Hamilton has deliberately retained the elements that define the Murph collection. The cathedral-style hour and minute hands remain central to the design, complemented by the slightly domed numerals and the strong legibility associated with the model.

The 38mm stainless steel case also remains unchanged in its fundamental proportions, measuring 11.1mm in thickness with 20mm between the lugs. These dimensions allow the watch to retain the compact and versatile character that has contributed to the popularity of the smaller Murph, while providing enough presence for the new dial to become the visual focus.

A sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial, while the 10-bar water resistance, equivalent to 100 metres, preserves the practical character expected from a Hamilton field watch. The result is a watch that may take its visual inspiration from interstellar travel, but remains grounded in the functional qualities of the Khaki Field family.

Two Ways To Wear The Cosmic Murph

Hamilton will offer the new Murph 38mm with two different options: a black leather strap or a stainless steel bracelet. The leather configuration maintains a more traditional and understated appearance, allowing the cosmic dial to provide most of the visual distinction. The stainless steel bracelet, on the other hand, gives the watch a more contemporary presence and creates a stronger connection between the new dial and the case.

Regardless of the chosen configuration, the watch retains the same essential proportions and mechanical character. This means that the new version does not attempt to reinvent the Murph from the ground up. Instead, Hamilton has chosen to explore what can be achieved by changing one of the most visually important elements of the watch while preserving the details that have made it recognisable.

The H-10 Automatic Movement

Inside the 38mm case is Hamilton’s H-10 automatic movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The movement reinforces the everyday practicality of the watch, allowing the Murph to combine its strong narrative identity with the convenience of a substantial reserve of power.

The mechanical specification also fits naturally with the watch’s positioning. The Murph has always occupied a space between cinematic object and practical mechanical watch, and the H-10 continues that balance. It gives the new model the autonomy expected from a modern automatic watch while allowing the focus to remain firmly on the design and story surrounding the Murph.

The hands are nickelled and equipped with Super-LumiNova®, while the nickelled seconds hand completes the familiar configuration. Combined with the high-contrast nature of the new blue and black dial, these elements preserve the legibility that has always been one of the fundamental characteristics of the Khaki Field family.

From Interstellar To The Cosmos

There is a certain logic to Hamilton choosing space as the inspiration for this latest expression of the Murph. The original watch became famous through a story about time, distance and the relationship between people separated by extraordinary circumstances. The new dial does not reproduce the visual language of Interstellar, but instead draws from the same broader themes of exploration and the unknown.

The image of an interstellar comet travelling through space provides Hamilton with a particularly fitting source of inspiration. The luminous centre fading into darkness, combined with the granular texture of stardust, transforms the Murph into a more visually expressive interpretation of the original concept while retaining the emotional connection that has always surrounded the model.

For Hamilton, this is another example of how a watch born in cinema can continue to evolve outside the screen. The Murph has already crossed the boundary between movie prop and permanent collection piece, and this new execution demonstrates that its story still offers room for reinterpretation.

A New Chapter For A Modern Hamilton Icon

The new Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm does not attempt to replace the identity established by the original model. Instead, it adds another dimension to it. The familiar case, cathedral hands and domed numerals remain immediately recognisable, while the new cosmic dial introduces a more contemporary and atmospheric character.

With its deep blue-to-black gradient, stardust-inspired texture and choice of leather strap or stainless steel bracelet, the new Murph offers a fresh interpretation of a watch whose history is already closely connected to one of cinema’s most memorable stories. Beneath that new exterior, the H-10 automatic movement and 80-hour power reserve maintain the practical foundation of the model.

The result is a Murph that looks towards the cosmos while remaining faithful to its origins: a watch shaped by storytelling, discovery and the enduring connection between time and human experience.

Technical Specifications

For more information, please visit the official Hamilton website.

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