Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer AutomatiquevsZelos Aurora Field

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Measurements
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Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

Aurora Field
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
11.7mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$895
$529
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-10
Miyota 9039
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique for its legibility, comfortable wear on bracelet or strap, and ease of setting. The inclusion of a 24-hour scale and a bracelet are noted as appreciated field watch features. One owner reports the bracelet could be of better quality for the price. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique highly for its practical field watch design and comfortable wearability.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Aurora Field for its unique and gorgeous dials, with particular admiration for the hammered teal bronze version, and its excellent lume. The new clasp is highlighted as the best to date, and the watch is considered feature-packed for its price point, including anti-magnetic properties. Some owners find the case shape and lugs make the watch wear high, and one commenter noted the dial text appeared cheap and plasticky, while another flagged sharp bracelet edges. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its stunning dial designs and value proposition under $400.
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