Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze is the cheaper of the two at $1,025, against $1,999 for the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton — a $974 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze or the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze run compared to the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton?

Both watches run manual movements — the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze uses the H-50 and the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton uses the Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical BronzevsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

skyraider-40-skeleton-ti-damascus

MSRP $1,999

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h

Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m

Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m

MSRP

Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-50

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,025

$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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