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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsBrew Metric Manual Wind

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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 Manual Wind

The Brew Metric is widely praised for its value, with reviewers noting the $525-$875 price point offers a compelling package including '70s-inspired designs, complex dials, and reliable movements. Owners and reviewers highlight its compact 36mm case size and fluid, integrated-look bracelet as contributing to excellent wearability, particularly on smaller wrists. The dial execution, featuring "mountain-top" indices, applied elements, and textured finishes, is frequently singled out for its dynamism and depth. However, some owners report the bracelet can pull arm hairs, leading to discomfort for some, and one reviewer noted a slight rattle. Strap compatibility is also limited by non-standard lug widths on certain models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Metric highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Metric Manual Wind36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Metric Manual Wind
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Metric Manual Wind50m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Metric Manual Wind$875

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.15mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L + Sapphire Crystal

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue Matte

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
0h
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$875
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