Colorado Watch Company Field WatchvsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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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.

Colorado Watch Company Field Watch at true scale

Field Watch

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto at true scale

Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$895

Movement

Automatic

Hamilton H-30

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton H-30
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$895
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Reviews

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

Colorado Watch Company Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Colorado Watch Company Field Watch for its American-made ethos, dial aesthetics, and excellent legibility with well-proportioned hands. Some users find the "COLORADO" branding prominent, and one owner noted minor dial inking flaws. The watch features an automatic movement and 100m water resistance, with one owner finding the 40mm case comfortable on a 7-inch wrist. On balance, owners highly regard the Colorado Watch Company Field Watch for its investment in American watchmaking and appealing design.

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto is widely praised for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting to a classic aesthetic. Owners value its heritage and entry-level automatic status, with many finding it a great value and more stunning in person. Some reviewers and owners highlight the practical day/date complication and overall finishing, while others consider the movement quality, bracelet finish, and plain appearance to be underwhelming. A common criticism across Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal, and one owner found the lume intensity and longevity inexcusable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic and value, despite some criticisms regarding finishing and lume.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.

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