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Farer Discovery OlivevsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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What people say

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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting them to a classic aesthetic and historical significance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some noting the 80-hour power reserve from the H10 movement and 100m water resistance. However, some owners find its lume intensity and longevity inexcusable, and a common criticism of Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal. The bracelet finish and overall appearance are points of contention, with some considering it plain or overrated while others praise its finishing and attractive PVD. Accuracy ranges from excellent to simply "ok," with no consensus on movement quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic, robust build, and value as an entry-level automatic field watch.

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.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
H-30
Power Reserve
68h
80h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$895
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