Hamilton Khaki Field QuartzvsSlow Watches Solar

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz at true scale

Khaki Field Quartz

Slow Watches Solar at true scale

Solar

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

9.6mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$675

n/a

Movement

Hamilton F07.111

Seiko VS42

Case

3 specs
Thickness
9.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Aluminum

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton F07.111
Seiko VS42
Type
Quartz
Solar
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$675
n/a
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz

The Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz is praised for its clean, well-executed design and fair value at $395, with a sapphire crystal and 50m water resistance. Some reviewers note that while the 40mm case size is optimized for legibility, it slightly diminishes the vintage charm of original models. Fixed keepers on the NATO straps can leave excess material on larger wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Quartz highly for its carefree, grab-and-go wearability and value.

From video reviewers

The outstanding fit and finish for the price point is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on a weakness.

Slow Watches Solar

Owners widely praise the Slow Watches Solar for its unique 24-hour dial concept, with some finding it a conversation starter and appreciating its vintage feel and logo-free design. Manufacturing is noted as amazing for the price, and accuracy is generally considered good, though precise time-telling can be difficult without looking directly at the dial. When the power cell is low, the watch ticks in two-second intervals. Opinions are split on the design, with some calling it "awesome looking" and "cute," while others find the case design "spartan" and the 24-hour concept a "gimmick." Some users question the $300 price for a quartz movement. Overall, owners appreciate the Slow Watches Solar for its unique design and value, despite some finding the 24-hour dial concept polarizing and legibility challenging.