Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsS.U.F Helsinki 180
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Measurements
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Khaki Field King Auto
180
Diameter
40mm
38.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.4mm
Thickness
11.2mm
8.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
highest
42h
MSRP
$845
lowest
$2,552
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Soprod A10
Case
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1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the S.U.F Helsinki 180 for its excellent wearability, citing its 38.7mm case and slim 9.4mm height. The watch features a subtly concave bezel, proprietary Scandi-noir numerals, and a blued lollipop seconds hand. While the crown does not screw down, it maintains 100m water resistance. The Soprod A10 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the S.U.F Helsinki 180 highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive design elements at the price point.
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