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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WRvsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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6BB-WR
CWC (Cabot Watch Company)6BB-WR
MSRP $2,858
Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR

Owners praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR for its faithful pilot chronograph design and modern durability, noting the crisp operation of its chronograph. The 42mm case, while 14.9mm thick and weighing 80g, is considered wearable due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement. However, the cam-lever chronograph action is described as less satisfying than a column wheel, and fixed bars limit strap choices. Overall, owners rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR highly as a practical, affordable, and serviceable tool watch recommended for regular use.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
6BB-WR$2,858
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.9mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
H-40
Power Reserve
40h
80h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
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