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anOrdain FabrikvsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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What people say

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anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fabrik38mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Fabrik68h
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Fabrik50m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Fabrik$1,810
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
0mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Fabrik
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,810
$895
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