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Ikepod KawsvsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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Kaws
IkepodKaws
MSRP $29,700
Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Kaws40h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Kaws100m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12mm
11.15mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$845
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