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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto ChronovsVario Futurist

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Khaki Field Auto Chrono
HamiltonKhaki Field Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,175
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,175
$648

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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