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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsBrew Metric Lite

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What people say

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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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
11.15mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Applied Index Markers

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
6T27
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$375
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