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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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