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Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date AutovsVario Futurist

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Khaki Field Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field Day Date Auto
MSRP $895
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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