Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual caliber (H-50), while the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton runs a automatic (SII NH38A).

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical BronzevsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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MSRP $1,025

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Thickness

9.6mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

47mm

Material

Titanium

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-50

SII NH38A

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,025

$425

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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