BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-OlivevsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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Measurements
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Venture Wayfarer-Olive

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
9.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$339
lowest
$1,025
Movement
Miyota 8217
Hamilton H-50
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive for its attractive colorway, angular 38mm titanium case, and textured dial, noting its comfortable fit on smaller wrists due to its 44mm lug-to-lug distance and lightweight construction. The Miyota 8217 automatic movement is described as reliable and accurate enough for the price, with specific mentions of the sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and 20mm lugs. Some owners express a desire for a date complication, while one notes disappointment with the removal of the Pelican-style hard case from the packaging. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Wayfarer-Olive a high-value proposition, particularly for its titanium build and features at its price point.
The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze is widely praised for its cohesive vintage aesthetic, comfortable 38mm case size, and the satisfying winding action of its manual-wind H-50 movement, which offers an 80-hour power reserve. Owners and reviewers highlight the beautiful bronze case that develops a uniform patina without greening, the legible matte black dial with tan or faux-tina lume, and the overall value it offers. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and one source questioned the original 50m water resistance rating. The watch is priced at USD 825 and comes on a distressed brown leather NATO strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage character and excellent value in a bronze field watch.
The watch's bronze case develops a unique patina over time, adding to its character. A potential weakness is the watch's bronze reacting with certain skin types or environments, causing discoloration or staining. Reviewers disagree on the lume brightness, with one reviewer finding it lacking and the other not mentioning it.
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