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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Khaki Field King Day-Date
HamiltonKhaki Field King Day-Date
MSRP $845
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date owners widely praise its classic styling, 80-hour power reserve, and excellent value. Opinions on water resistance are split; some express concern over the 50m rating, while others find it sufficient for daily wear and swimming. One owner notes the stock strap can be stiff. Service costs range from $55 for routine maintenance to $220 for full service with movement replacement. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date highly for its classic aesthetics and impressive power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Day-Date80h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Day-Date100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Day-Date$845
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30.3mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
2R05
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$575
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