Hamilton Khaki Field MechanicalvsCincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

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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 Mechanical at true scale

Khaki Field Mechanical

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern at true scale

Mid-Century Modern

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

10.2mm

10.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

45h

MSRP

$725

lowest

$1,995

Movement

Hamilton H-50

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-50
Sellita SW210-1
Power Reserve
80h
45h
Jewels
0
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$1,995
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern's gorgeous dial with art deco detail and its versatility as a strap monster. The watch is generally considered well-made and accurate, with one owner reporting -2 seconds per day and another noting it keeps good time. The 38mm case size is a point of contention, with some finding it too small, and a few owners view the manual-wind Sellita SW210-1 movement as a drawback, with one noting the crown is difficult to wind. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Mid-Century Modern highly for its attractive dial and strap versatility.