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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting them to a classic aesthetic and historical significance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some noting the 80-hour power reserve from the H10 movement and 100m water resistance. However, some owners find its lume intensity and longevity inexcusable, and a common criticism of Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal. The bracelet finish and overall appearance are points of contention, with some considering it plain or overrated while others praise its finishing and attractive PVD. Accuracy ranges from excellent to simply "ok," with no consensus on movement quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic, robust build, and value as an entry-level automatic field watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Safari
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
Safari200m
MSRP
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
NH38
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$449
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