Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $845 for the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date — a $347 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date uses the H-40 and the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

h64475131

MSRP $845

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field King Day-Date80h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field King Day-Date100m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

Khaki Field King Day-Date$845

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Steel

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-40

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$845

$498

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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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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