Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date AutovsVaer Field
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Measurements
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Khaki Field Day Date Auto
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$895
$329
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-30
Miyota 9015
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto is widely praised for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting to a classic aesthetic. Owners value its heritage and entry-level automatic status, with many finding it a great value and more stunning in person. Some reviewers and owners highlight the practical day/date complication and overall finishing, while others consider the movement quality, bracelet finish, and plain appearance to be underwhelming. A common criticism across Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal, and one owner found the lume intensity and longevity inexcusable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic and value, despite some criticisms regarding finishing and lume.
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.
Owners widely praise the Vaer Field's excellent finishing and quality for its price, with many finding its 40mm case dimensions perfect for wearability and its C3 SuperLuminova lume exceptionally bright. Some owners report the Miyota 9015 movement runs accurately at +6 seconds per day, while others note the second hand may occasionally miss indicators due to hand assembly. The $549 price is considered a hard sell by some, with customer service and long shipping times also flagged as drawbacks. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Field highly for its durable, comfortable design and bright lume at the price.
The solar movement and American assembly are key strengths. Lume performance is a point of contention among reviewers.
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