Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Phoibos Apollo is the cheaper of the two at $460, against $845 for the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date — a $385 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date wears larger at 40mm versus 39mm for the Phoibos Apollo — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo 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 Phoibos Apollo?

The Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date uses the H-40 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsPhoibos Apollo

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

Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-Date

h64475131

MSRP $845

Phoibos Apollo

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MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field King Day-Date80h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field King Day-Date100m

Apollo200m

MSRP

Khaki Field King Day-Date$845

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

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

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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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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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