Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsMilifortic Field Military M059


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Measurements
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Khaki Field King Day-Date

Field Military M059
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46.8mm
lowest
Thickness
11.8mm
lowest
12.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$845
$231
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Seiko NH38
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date for its classic styling and 80-hour power reserve, with many finding it an excellent value. Some owners report concerns about water resistance and potential long-term durability, while others have experienced no issues over several years and deem the 10 bar rating sufficient for daily wear and swimming. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date highly for its classic style and extended power reserve at the price.
The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 automatic movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered a limitation for a field watch.
Owners widely praise the Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059 for its attractive looks, well-executed finishing, and solid build quality, with many considering it a top-tier field watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the 39mm case size as ideal for wearability, and the automatic Seiko NH38 movement is appreciated for its true no-date functionality without a ghost date position. The watch features a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating for excellent readability, BGW9 lume, and a screw-down crown and caseback contributing to its 100m water resistance. The crown action is noted as exceptionally solid with no wobble. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting -2.8 seconds per day for their NH38 movement. A diminutive and somewhat poorly chosen Milifortic symbol on the crown is a minor point of critique. Overall, owners rate the Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059 highly for its excellent finishing and wearability at the price point.
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