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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cobalt Blue Sunburst

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-21
Seiko VK64 (Meca-Quartz)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$375
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