Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

At MSRP the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION is the cheaper of the two at $359, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $666 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION wears larger at 48mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 10mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION.

What movement does the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION runs a automatic caliber, while the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual (H-50).

Side by side

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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MSRP $359

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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MSRP $1,025

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

EDGE EXPLORATION48mm

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

EDGE EXPLORATION40h

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Water Resistance

EDGE EXPLORATION30m

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

MSRP

EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Lume

Swiss Super-Luminova

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

H-50

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$359

$1,025

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze for its attractive bronze case that develops a unique patina, its comfortable 38mm size, and the satisfying winding action of its hand-wound H-50 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. The vintage military design, legible matte black dial with beige lume, and overall value are frequently highlighted as key strengths. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and while earlier models had 50m water resistance, newer versions offer 100m. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage aesthetic and character-building patina at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

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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