Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition AutovsVertex Bronze 36 Green

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto at true scale

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

Vertex Bronze 36 Green at true scale

Bronze 36 Green

Diameter

37mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.5mm

Thickness

11.4mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,245

lowest

$2,611

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Sellita SW260-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Thickness
11.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Sellita SW260-1
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$2,611
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto for its robust build, clear legibility, and versatility as a "Go Anywhere, Do Anything" watch, with many appreciating its historical connection and value as an entry-level automatic. Reviewers highlight its superb value, comfortable wearability in both 37mm and 41mm sizes, and the reliable H-10 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners note water ingress issues with the non-screw-down crown, while others find the watch reliable for daily wear. The compass bezel's practical utility for navigation is questioned, but it adds to the watch's tool-like appeal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto highly for its robust build and value as a versatile field/sports watch.

Vertex Bronze 36 Green

Owners widely praise the Vertex Bronze 36 Green for its excellent build quality, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally bright, legible dial with Super Luminova numerals. Some owners, however, express a preference for a slightly larger 38mm or 39mm case, while others find the 36mm size perfect. The dial color is a point of contention for some, and the £2,150 price for a Sellita SW260-1 automatic movement is noted. A desire for a manual-wind movement to better honor historical designs is mentioned by a few reviewers, though the automatic is acknowledged as practical. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vertex Bronze 36 Green a wonderful modern interpretation of a classic field watch, with its superior case construction and legibility being key strengths.

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