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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsHalios Universa II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.15mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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