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Boldr Five-in-a-RowvsHamilton Khaki Field King Auto

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What people say

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Boldr Five-in-a-Row

Owners widely praise Boldr's lightweight titanium cases, value, and suitability for outdoor or adventure use. The 38mm size is considered perfect by some, and the topographical dial on one variant offers fantastic depth with well-matched Old-Radium C3 lume. However, some owners report issues with customer service and perceived poor quality for the price, while others find the 14mm thickness chunky and the dial cluttered, impacting legibility. Accuracy averages around +15 seconds per day, though specific complications like a pulsometer and respiration timer are noted as accurate and useful on one variant. Overall, owners rate Boldr highly for its lightweight, functional design and value, despite some concerns about build quality and legibility.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Five-in-a-Row38mm
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Power Reserve
Five-in-a-Row
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Water Resistance
Five-in-a-Row200m
Khaki Field King Auto50m
MSRP
Five-in-a-Row$399
Khaki Field King Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Five In A Row I
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$845
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