Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

At MSRP the William Wood Beacon is the cheaper of the two at $495, against $1,025 for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a $530 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

The William Wood Beacon wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the William Wood Beacon?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Beacon.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze run compared to the William Wood Beacon?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze runs a manual caliber (H-50), while the William Wood Beacon runs a quartz (Ronda 762).

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical BronzevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

William Wood Beacon

midnightblue

MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Beacon41mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Beacon40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

Beacon50m

MSRP

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-50

Ronda 762

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,025

$495

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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.

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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