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Hamilton Khaki Field MurphvsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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Khaki Field Murph
HamiltonKhaki Field Murph
MSRP $1,045
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Murph38mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Murph80h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Murph100m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Murph$1,045
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$388

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Field Murph

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph 38mm for its classic size, excellent value under $1000/€1000, and 100m water resistance. The white dial is noted for its crisp appearance and versatility, while the brushed case and polished bezel offer appealing finishing. One owner reports exceptional accuracy of -1 second per week with the H-10 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers flag the beige lume as slightly hard to read and the included leather strap as stiff, and the omission of the "Eureka" Morse code on the seconds hand is a missed detail for film fans. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph highly for its wearability and value proposition.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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