Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsVaer Korean Field Solar
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Measurements
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Khaki Field King Day-Date
Korean Field Solar
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
43mm
lowest
Thickness
11.8mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$845
$319
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Automatic
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 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 Vaer Korean Field Solar for its excellent proportions and legible dial, with many finding the finishing and quality outstanding for the price. Some owners note the solar quartz movement offers good accuracy, with one reporting -10/+20 seconds per month. However, a few owners have experienced issues with lume quality, describing it as lacking or short-lived, and one owner reported flaking lume. The operation of the screw-down crown could be smoother, and customer service and shipping times have been criticized by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer Korean Field Solar highly for its value and practical design.
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