Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsMelbourne Watch Company Lonsdale

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto at true scale

Khaki Field King Auto

Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale at true scale

Lonsdale

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

40h

MSRP

$845

$294

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-40

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$294
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its attractive champagne or black dials, snappy day-date function, and hacking capability, with many noting excellent timekeeping ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, comfortable 40mm case with a matte finish and polished bezel, and legibility. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others report the lume is decent but fades quickly. A lack of anti-reflective coating on the crystal is a recurring drawback, and some find the long lugs make the 40mm case wear larger. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its excellent value and functional day-date complication.

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.

Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale for its excellent finishing and quality, with particular appreciation for the appealing blue sunray dial and the wearability of the rose gold case. One owner notes the watch arrived in a wooden display case with a leather interior, and another highlights the sophistication offered by the stainless steel bracelet. The navy leather strap is also mentioned as a complement to the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Lonsdale highly for its overall quality and versatile design at its price point.