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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsPhoibos Apollo

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.15mm
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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