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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.

Nodus Sector II GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Nodus Sector II GMT for its versatile, refined design and surprisingly good finishing for its compelling price point. The watch features a regulated Seiko NH34 movement, running at +5 seconds per day according to one review, a sapphire crystal with AR coating, and 100 meters of water resistance. Some owners wish for lume on the GMT hand and prefer a bi-directional GMT bezel over the 120-click dive timing bezel, while others find the NH34 movement overpriced for the cost. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II GMT highly for its refined design and impressive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Nodus Sector II GMT's case finishing is a notable strength. Reviewers found the lume to be less impressive than expected.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Sector II GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Sector II GMT41h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
Sector II GMT100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895
Sector II GMT$525

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-30
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$525
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