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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Thickness
0mm
11.15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$845
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