CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter WatchvsHamilton Khaki Field Quartz

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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.

CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch at true scale

GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz at true scale

Khaki Field Quartz

Diameter

36.5mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

9.6mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

$333

lowest

$675

Movement

Quartz

Hamilton F07.111

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36.5mm
40mm
Thickness
n/a
9.6mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch, Black Case with White Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton F07.111

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$675
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Reviews

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

CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch for its rugged, utilitarian design and military credibility, noting its legible dial with tritium paint at five-minute intervals. Some owners find the watch well-priced for its sapphire crystal and quality strap, appreciating the infrequent battery replacement of its quartz movement and the well-made screw-down crown. One owner finds it easier to track seconds on this watch compared to other quartz models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC GS Sapphire Subhunter Watch highly for its purposeful, robust build and legibility.

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz

The Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz is praised for its clean, well-executed design and fair value at $395, with a sapphire crystal and 50m water resistance. Some reviewers note that while the 40mm case size is optimized for legibility, it slightly diminishes the vintage charm of original models. Fixed keepers on the NATO straps can leave excess material on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz highly for its carefree, grab-and-go wearability and value.

From video reviewers

The outstanding fit and finish for the price point is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on a weakness.

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