Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

At MSRP the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $786 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze run compared to the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual caliber (H-50), while the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz runs a quartz.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical BronzevsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

h69459510

MSRP $1,025

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

ds2-meridian-black-quartz-39mm

MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

DS2 Meridian Quartz40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

DS2 Meridian Quartz150m

MSRP

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-50

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Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,025

$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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