Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date is the cheaper of the two at $845, against $4,599 for the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 — a $3,754 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

The Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date run compared to the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date uses the H-40 and the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 uses the Miyota 9019.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

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MSRP $845

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

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MSRP $4,599

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm

Vesterhav 3838mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field King Day-Date80h

Vesterhav 3840h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field King Day-Date100m

Vesterhav 38200m

MSRP

Khaki Field King Day-Date$845

Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-40

Miyota 9019

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$845

$4,599

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date owners widely praise its classic styling, 80-hour power reserve, and excellent value. Opinions on water resistance are split; some express concern over the 50m rating, while others find it sufficient for daily wear and swimming. One owner notes the stock strap can be stiff. Service costs range from $55 for routine maintenance to $220 for full service with movement replacement. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date highly for its classic aesthetics and impressive power reserve at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 automatic movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered a limitation for a field watch.

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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