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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium AutovsZelos Helmsman 3

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Khaki Field Titanium Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field Titanium Auto
MSRP $1,295
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Titanium Auto38mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Titanium Auto80h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Titanium Auto100m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
Khaki Field Titanium Auto$1,295
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.68mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
SS - Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$529

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto is widely praised for its lightweight titanium case with a matte black PVD coating offering a remarkable finish and a wearable 42mm size. Reviewers highlight its legible dial with military-style hands and subtle flares, along with a modern tribute design. It is powered by the H-10 movement, an ETA 2824 variation with an 80-hour power reserve, visible through a sapphire case back. Some owners express concern regarding water resistance, while one reviewer finds the date window's placement and color awkward. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto highly for its lightweight titanium construction and impressive 80-hour power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and clicks into place with a satisfying feel. The lume on the watch is somewhat dim, which may be a drawback for those who prefer a brighter glow in low-light conditions.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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