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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsSternglas Kanton

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
80h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$971

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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