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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.

Lilienthal Berlin Neolux – Silver Brown

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Neolux – Silver Brown42.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Neolux – Silver Brown
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Neolux – Silver Brown50m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Neolux – Silver Brown$419

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.15mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$419
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