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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsBaltic Hermétique Summer

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Hermétique Summer37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Hermétique Summer42h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Hermétique Summer150m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Hermétique Summer$594

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.15mm
10.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$594

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for its 80-hour power reserve, hacking capability, and snappy day-date function, with accuracy figures ranging from +1 to +5 seconds per day. The watch is also noted for its legibility, attractive dial options, and 100m water resistance. Some owners find the stock strap stiff and the case finishing lacks fine detail, while others mention the lume is decent but fades significantly after about 30 minutes. The lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is a recurring point, and the crown does not feel like it fully pushes in for some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto highly for its robust feature set and value, particularly its day-date complication and extended power reserve.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant advantage. The lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal hinders legibility in direct light, and the 50-meter water resistance is limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the watch case geometry and ergonomics, with one noting it contributed to buyer's remorse and another suggesting it should offer a comfortable fit.

Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

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