Vaer 40mm AutomaticvsHamilton Khaki Field Murph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Vaer 40mm Automatic at true scale

40mm Automatic

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph at true scale

Khaki Field Murph

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

8.4mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$659

lowest

$1,045

Movement

Miyota 2035

Hamilton H-10

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
8.4mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
40mm Automatic
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$659
$1,045
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Reviews

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Vaer 40mm Automatic

The watch features impressive luminescence and a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement. Reviewers questioned the value at the $659 price point.

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph

The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph is widely praised for its excellent value, with owners and reviewers consistently highlighting its sub-$1000 price point. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as a key strength, offering a comfortable and classic wearing experience. Reviewers favor the white dial for its crisp appearance and versatility with different straps, though the included leather strap is noted as stiff and subpar. Some owners and reviewers point out that the beige lume can be difficult to read and that the omission of the "Eureka" Morse code from the seconds hand on this 38mm model is a missed detail for fans of the film. One owner reports exceptional accuracy with the H-10 movement, running at -1 second per week. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph highly for its comfortable 38mm size and exceptional value.

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