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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Khaki Field King Day-Date
HamiltonKhaki Field King Day-Date
MSRP $845
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Day-Date80h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Day-Date100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Day-Date$845
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$949

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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