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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOGvsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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CISO M38 MAC V SOG
Tornek-RayvilleCISO M38 MAC V SOG
MSRP $745
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze
HamiltonKhaki Field Mechanical Bronze
MSRP $1,025
What people say

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Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG

The Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG is praised for its solid feel and excellent finishing, featuring a comfortable five-link bracelet. It is recognized as an homage to a 1960s Seiko used by MACV-SOG operatives, incorporating modern updates like a 38mm case. Owners and community members express admiration for the watch's historical connection to "spooky" Special Forces operations. Overall, owners rate the Tornek-Rayville CISO M38 MAC V SOG highly for its historical significance and solid build quality at the price.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
CISO M38 MAC V SOG38mm
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
CISO M38 MAC V SOG42h
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h
Water Resistance
CISO M38 MAC V SOG100m
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m
MSRP
CISO M38 MAC V SOG$745
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
12.45mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NH36
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$745
$1,025
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