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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds as a top budget dress watch, highlighting its vintage aesthetic and upgraded in-house F6222 automatic movement which offers hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers note the case finishing, including brushed sides and a signed crown, contributes to a premium feel for its price point. Some owners find the 40mm case with its 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement potentially too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its vintage design and upgraded movement at an accessible price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds38.4mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds30m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
F6222
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$310
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