Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38vsHamilton Khaki King
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38
H-10, 80 h, sapphire, 100 m, 38 mm
€660–710
Hamilton Khaki King
H-40, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€800–850
The differences
- The Khaki Field Auto 38 costs about €140 less than the Khaki King, going by the indicative price band.
- The Khaki Field Auto 38 uses the H-10 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Khaki King the H-40 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Khaki Field Auto 38 is water resistant to 100 m and the Khaki King to 50 m.
- The Khaki Field Auto 38 is more compact: 38 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 40 mm and — for the Khaki King.
Choose the Khaki Field Auto 38
If you want to spend less and you have a slim wrist.
Choose the Khaki King
If you prefer its design: on the key figures they are very close.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38 | Hamilton Khaki King |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €660–710 | €800–850 |
| Movement | H-10 | H-40 |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 80 h |
| Beat rate | 21,600 bph | 21,600 bph |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Sapphire |
| Water resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Diameter | 38 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 11.2 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Leather strap | Steel bracelet |
| Brand origin | Switzerland | Switzerland |
| See price on AmazonSee specs | See price on AmazonSee specs |
In red, the best figure in each row. Manufacturer data.
Frequently asked questions
Which has more power reserve, the Khaki Field Auto 38 or the Khaki King?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38, with an indicative price band of €660–710 against €800–850. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38, water resistant to 100 m against 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 38, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.