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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Thickness
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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