Hamilton Khaki Field MechanicalvsMeridiano Watches Lost Astronaut
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Measurements
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Khaki Field Mechanical
Lost Astronaut
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
lowest
47.3mm
Thickness
10.2mm
lowest
11.3mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
80h
highest
41h
MSRP
$725
$370
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-50
Seiko NH38
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical as the archetype of a field watch, highlighting its thin 36mm case, excellent finishing, smooth manual winding action, and iconic, rugged aesthetic. Some owners find the daily winding ritual a charming aspect of ownership, and the subtle branding is noted as blending well with the overall design. One drawback mentioned is the highly reflective, non-AR-coated crystal, and accuracy varies, with one owner reporting -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical highly for its iconic design and excellent finishing at the price.
The watch's pure field style design is a significant strength. The lume brightness is a shared weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the power reserve, with one stating 80 hours and another 46 hours.
The Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut is praised for its bold, colorful, and amazing dial with creative lume application. Owners express strong desire and satisfaction with the aesthetic, with one builder noting appreciation for the case's match with the dial and oversized hands. The watch is described as a custom build using parts from various sources. Overall, owners rate the Meridiano Watches Lost Astronaut highly for its unique and exciting dial design.
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