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Farer Discovery IIvsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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What people say

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Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the 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 II39.5mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Discovery II68h
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Discovery II50m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Discovery II$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
Purple
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$895
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