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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsBoldr Venture

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Venture
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Venture200m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Black Dawn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
NH35
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$339
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