Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $715 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Dan Henry 1970 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 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 1970.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1970 run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze?

The Dan Henry 1970 runs a automatic caliber, while the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual (H-50).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

h69459510

MSRP $1,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Water Resistance

1970200m

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

MSRP

1970$310

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Orange

White

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

H-50

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$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 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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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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