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Hamilton Khaki Field King Day-DatevsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Khaki Field King Day-Date
HamiltonKhaki Field King Day-Date
MSRP $845
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field King Day-Date40mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field King Day-Date80h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field King Day-Date100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Khaki Field King Day-Date$845
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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