Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsUgly Watch Co Rista Marka
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Measurements
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Khaki Field King Auto
Rista Marka
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$845
n/a
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Seagull ST2130
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 widely praise the Ugly Watch Co Rista Marka III's leather strap, finding it surprisingly fitting for a dive watch. One owner notes the Rista Marka III has a 42mm case size. The Rista Marka II is considered a good value at $239, though one owner questions the reliability of its Hangzhou 5000A movement and dislikes the repetitive logo engraving. Overall, owners appreciate the Ugly Watch Co Rista Marka for its value and unique strap pairing.
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