BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger UpepovsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto
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Measurements
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Ranger Upepo
Khaki Field King Auto
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$299
lowest
$845
Movement
Seiko NH35
Hamilton H-40
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Upepo for its retro field watch aesthetic, matte bead-blasted 40mm stainless steel case, and compelling value. The watch features a California dial, sapphire crystals, and 200m water resistance, powered by the Seiko NH35 automatic movement. One owner notes the "ghost position" on the crown due to the movement's date function. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Ranger Upepo highly for its rugged build and retro styling at an accessible price point.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its attractive champagne or black dials, snappy day-date function, and hacking capability, with many noting excellent timekeeping ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, comfortable 40mm case with a matte finish and polished bezel, and legibility. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others report the lume is decent but fades quickly. A lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal is a recurring drawback, and some find the long lugs make the 40mm case wear larger. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its excellent value and functional day-date complication.
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.
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