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Hamilton Khaki Field King AutovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Khaki Field King Auto
HamiltonKhaki Field King Auto
MSRP $845
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Auto40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Auto80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Auto50m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Auto$845
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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