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Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze for its attractive bronze case that develops a unique patina, its comfortable 38mm size, and the satisfying winding action of its hand-wound H-50 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. The vintage military design, legible matte black dial with beige lume, and overall value are frequently highlighted as key strengths. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and while earlier models had 50m water resistance, newer versions offer 100m. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage aesthetic and character-building patina at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case develops a unique patina over time, adding to its character. A potential weakness is the watch's bronze reacting with certain skin types or environments, causing discoloration or staining. Reviewers disagree on the lume brightness, with one reviewer finding it lacking and the other not mentioning it.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Thickness
9.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-50
Sellita SW261-1
Power Reserve
80h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,025
$1,715
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