Hamilton released a new blue-dial version of the Khaki Field Murph, the cult-favorite watch that began life as a prop in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and has been a popular entry-level field watch since it went on sale.
The Khaki Field Murph started as a 2014 movie prop for Interstellar, was offered to the public in 2019, and now exists as a 38mm field-watch model prized by collectors and newcomers.
Hamilton preserved the Murph’s core traits — 38mm case, faux-aged numerals and field-watch DNA — so the blue dial functions as a stylistic, rather than structural, update.
Field "Murph" began as a one-off prop created for Christopher Nolan's 2014 film Interstellar. Fans demanded the watch after the movie, so Hamilton began selling a production version in 2019. Over time the Murph moved beyond its movie provenance and became a go-to, entry-level field watch for people building a collection or buying their first mechanical piece.
Hamilton's latest Murph is a blue-dial variant. The dial uses a textured, glittering treatment that radiates deep blue in the center and darkens toward the edges. Hamilton describes the color as inspired by "the journey of an interstellar comet." The rest of the watch keeps the Murph's defining details: a 38mm case, faux-aged numerals, and the overall field-watch styling that made the model popular.
The new Murph is priced at $995 on a leather strap and $1,045 on a steel bracelet. The leather option stays below $1,000, positioning the Murph as an accessible choice for buyers who want a watch with narrative appeal and classic proportions.
The Murph has a built-in story: in Interstellar the watch's second hand transmits Morse code that becomes a pivotal plot device. That narrative element helped spark the initial fandom, and Hamilton has leaned into it selectively while keeping the watch wearable as an everyday piece. Collectors who already love the Murph's proportions and vintage-style dial will see the blue version as a stylistic sequel rather than a reinvention.
Core dimensions and styling remain the same as the Murph models that followed the movie release: the watch measures 38mm across and retains the aged numeral treatment that gives it a vintage look. The main change is the dial finish — the glittering blue is more overtly cinematic than the classic black-dial Murph, which is more versatile for daily wear.
Buyers who want a watch with a built-in story and modest wrist presence will find the Murph appealing. If you prefer a discreet, highly versatile dial, the black Murph remains the safer everyday option. If you like distinctive finishes and don't mind a watch that draws visual attention, the new blue dial offers a way to own the Murph while emphasizing the Interstellar connection.
Hamilton kept what made the Murph popular — sensible size, field-watch styling, and nostalgic numerals — and added a textured blue dial that leans into the model's movie origin. The new Murph is a stylistic variant: it boosts the watch's cinematic character without changing its practical identity as an accessible, everyday field watch.
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