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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.

Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote

Owners and reviewers highlight the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote's compact 38mm titanium case with an olive green Cerakote finish and its lightweight 45g build. The watch features a tropical dial, a box sapphire crystal, and BGW9 lume. It is powered by a TMI NH38 movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and is regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers appreciate the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote for its unique Cerakote finish and lightweight titanium construction at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote41h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895
Sector II Field Titanium Cerakote$600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
green
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium Grade X1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-30
Seiko NH38
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$600
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