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Hamilton Khaki Field MurphvsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Khaki Field Murph
HamiltonKhaki Field Murph
MSRP $1,045
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Murph38mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Murph80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Murph100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Murph$1,045
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
11.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$428

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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 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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