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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsLorier Hydra SIII

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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