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Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer AutomatiquevsHELM Vanuatu

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Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique
HamiltonKhaki Field Pioneer Automatique
MSRP $895
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique80h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique$895
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
11.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Beige
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$285

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

Owners widely report the bracelet quality is a notable drawback for the price, and some find the dial basic and lacking legibility due to the absence of AR coating. However, the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique is praised for its accurate movement featuring an 80-hour power reserve, and its lug-to-lug dimension is noted as near-perfect for smaller wrists. The inclusion of a 24-hour scale is appreciated. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique to be just okay for its asking price new, with the movement's performance being a key positive aspect.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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