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Hamilton Khaki Field MechanicalvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical as an archetype of a field watch, highlighting its thin case, excellent finishing, and smooth winding action, with some calling it the best pure field watch available. The daily winding ritual is considered a charming aspect of ownership, and the branding is noted as tasteful and subtle. One owner specifically appreciates the lugs. A drawback cited is the highly reflective, non-AR-coated crystal, and accuracy ranges from -6 seconds per day to unspecified better performance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical highly for its rugged, all-business aesthetic and value as a quintessential field watch.

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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Mechanical36mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Mechanical80h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Mechanical100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Mechanical$725
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40.6mm
Thickness
10.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
6R51
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$725
$1,850
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