Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual (H-50).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

h69459510

MSRP $1,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Water Resistance

1945—

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

MSRP

1945$300

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

H-50

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$1,025

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze for its attractive bronze case that develops a unique patina, its comfortable 38mm size, and the satisfying winding action of its hand-wound H-50 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. The vintage military design, legible matte black dial with beige lume, and overall value are frequently highlighted as key strengths. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and while earlier models had 50m water resistance, newer versions offer 100m. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage aesthetic and character-building patina at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case develops a unique patina over time, adding to its character. A potential weakness is the watch's bronze reacting with certain skin types or environments, causing discoloration or staining. Reviewers disagree on the lume brightness, with one reviewer finding it lacking and the other not mentioning it.

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