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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
14.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
H-21
Power Reserve
80h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$2,175
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