Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

At MSRP the Lorier Hydra SIII is the cheaper of the two at $699, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $326 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Lorier Hydra SIII wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Lorier Hydra SIII is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Lorier Hydra SIII.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze run compared to the Lorier Hydra SIII?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual caliber (H-50), while the Lorier Hydra SIII runs a automatic.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical BronzevsLorier Hydra SIII

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

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

h69459510

MSRP $1,025

Lorier Hydra SIII

hydra-siii

MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Hydra SIII39mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Hydra SIII40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

Hydra SIII200m

MSRP

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-50

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Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,025

$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze for its attractive bronze case that develops a unique patina, its comfortable 38mm size, and the satisfying winding action of its hand-wound H-50 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. The vintage military design, legible matte black dial with beige lume, and overall value are frequently highlighted as key strengths. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and while earlier models had 50m water resistance, newer versions offer 100m. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage aesthetic and character-building patina at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case develops a unique patina over time, adding to its character. A potential weakness is the watch's bronze reacting with certain skin types or environments, causing discoloration or staining. Reviewers disagree on the lume brightness, with one reviewer finding it lacking and the other not mentioning it.

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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