Depancel Série RvsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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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.

Depancel Série R at true scale

Série R

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto at true scale

Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

12.8mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

40h

80h

highest

MSRP

$922

$895

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9122

Hamilton H-30

Case

4 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
12.75mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Hamilton H-30
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$922
$895
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Reviews

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

Depancel Série R

The Depancel Série R 5th Anniversary is noted for its value and vintage car grille-inspired case design, featuring automotive textures and racing-inspired colors on its dial. It utilizes the Miyota 9122 automatic movement, displays an annual calendar, and has a 40-hour power reserve. The watch is 43mm in diameter and offers 50m water resistance. Some variants feature a chronograph function and a different Chinese-made movement with a 60-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Depancel Série R's value and distinctive automotive-inspired design as its primary strengths.

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto is widely praised for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting to a classic aesthetic. Owners value its heritage and entry-level automatic status, with many finding it a great value and more stunning in person. Some reviewers and owners highlight the practical day/date complication and overall finishing, while others consider the movement quality, bracelet finish, and plain appearance to be underwhelming. A common criticism across Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal, and one owner found the lume intensity and longevity inexcusable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic and value, despite some criticisms regarding finishing and lume.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.