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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Khaki Field King Day-Date
HamiltonKhaki Field King Day-Date
MSRP $845
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Day-Date80h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Day-Date100m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Day-Date$845
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Moonphase
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$1,049

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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.

Zelos Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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