Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42vsHamilton Khaki King
Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42
H-10, 80 h, sapphire, 100 m, 42 mm
€700–760
Hamilton Khaki King
H-40, 80 h, sapphire, 50 m, 40 mm
€800–850
The differences
- The Khaki Field Auto 42 costs about €95 less than the Khaki King, going by the indicative price band.
- The Khaki Field Auto 42 uses the H-10 movement (ETA, Powermatic 80 base) and the Khaki King the H-40 (ETA, Powermatic 80 base).
- The Khaki Field Auto 42 is water resistant to 100 m and the Khaki King to 50 m.
- The Khaki King is more compact: 40 mm across and — lug-to-lug, against 42 mm and — for the Khaki Field Auto 42.
Side by side, to scale
Both drawn at the same scale from the manufacturers’ dimensions.
Figure by figure
| Figure | Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42 | Hamilton Khaki King |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative price band | €700–760 | €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 | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Thickness | — | 11.2 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | — | — |
| Hacking seconds | Yes | Yes |
| Hand winding | Yes | Yes |
| Rotating bezel | No | No |
| Strap or bracelet | Steel bracelet | 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 42 or the Khaki King?
Both have 80 h.
Which is less expensive?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42, with an indicative price band of €700–760 against €800–850. The exact price changes on Amazon.
Which handles water better?
The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto 42, water resistant to 100 m against 50 m.
Which suits a small wrist better?
The Hamilton Khaki King, because it measures — lug-to-lug, the figure that decides whether the lugs overhang the wrist.