Colorado Watch Company GCTvsHamilton 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 GCT at true scale

GCT

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto at true scale

Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

13mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$895

Movement

Automatic

Hamilton H-30

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Matte
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 GCT

Owners praise the Colorado Watch Company GCT for its "Made in USA" marketing and value at $1700 retail, with one owner finding it comfortable on a 7-inch wrist and worth the wait. However, some find the painted indices uninspired, and one owner reported their example required regulation after losing time, though it now runs well. Another owner found the Colorado Watch Company GCT too thick, with crown placement making it wear tall. Overall, owners rate the Colorado Watch Company GCT positively for its domestic manufacturing emphasis and perceived value, despite some reservations about dial finishing and wearability.

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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