Automatic vs. Mechanical - Which Hamilton Khaki Field Is Better?

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Komentáře • 227

  • @somekindofchris_
    @somekindofchris_ Před rokem +667

    Must’ve missed the part where we find out which is better.

    • @carlosalvarez4641
      @carlosalvarez4641 Před rokem +1

      Yep, obviously a clickbait guy, not worth following

    • @l_poci_
      @l_poci_ Před rokem +83

      There isnt one answer, it up to you to decide which is more suited to you, he gave you the advantages of each, you decide

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem +27

      @@l_poci_ Spot on

    • @somekindofchris_
      @somekindofchris_ Před rokem +58

      @@l_poci_I can totally see that. But the lingo implies we’re going to find out which one is better. They literally say “let’s find out”. Was just expecting to get an opinion, that’s all.

    • @iamthefuss934
      @iamthefuss934 Před rokem

      Fag

  • @danielrosic2960
    @danielrosic2960 Před rokem +897

    Automatic watches are still mechanical... I think you meant to say "automatic vs hand-winding"

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem +163

      That is true, however, Hamilton specifically calls their hand-wind Khaki the Khaki Mechanical

    • @Bubbashin
      @Bubbashin Před rokem +12

      ​@@ChronometerCheck ok that's kind of understandable

    • @michaelbedford8017
      @michaelbedford8017 Před rokem +16

      Yes; automatics are also mechanical.
      The confusion arose purely from YT being overwhelmed by people who knew F-all about watches.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem +8

      @@michaelbedford8017 Yes, both manual-wind and automatic watches are mechanical. But in this vid we are discussing specifically the Hamilton Khaki Automatic and Khaki Mechanical, the name of their hand-wound watch

    • @melody3741
      @melody3741 Před rokem

      @@ChronometerCheck thats fucking idiotic

  • @Cleatus546
    @Cleatus546 Před 7 měsíci +28

    I wear a hand made miniature sundial on my wrist. It is hand carved from a single piece of beautiful quartz.
    It is both quartz and mechanical.
    However it is difficult to read at night.

  • @flytheskymyway
    @flytheskymyway Před rokem +27

    Depends on which watch you like. If it’s the original military issue go mechanical to keep true to its history. All others, automatic is more convenient.

  • @Allahu_Akbar_the_one
    @Allahu_Akbar_the_one Před rokem +24

    Honestly, they're both the same. Hamilton has an insane 80 hour power reserve, meaning it runs 80 hour without a winding for mechanical.

  • @indigocoolvinyl00
    @indigocoolvinyl00 Před rokem +7

    I have a battery powered watch on rn and an automatic one coming as a graduation present. I can't wait to see how it wears!

  • @Rch_P
    @Rch_P Před rokem +7

    Internet is littered with posts, comments, reviews of the Khaki mechanical having a notoriously bad mainspring. I’d take the auto all day long.

    • @GunGuy258
      @GunGuy258 Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks. I did not know that.

  • @saneepeopleonly
    @saneepeopleonly Před rokem +35

    Aren’t they both mechanical as opposed to quartz/digital? Automatic vs manual wind perhaps?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem +5

      Yeah, they're both mechanical. Hamilton specifically calls the hand-wound Khaki the "Khaki Mechanical" and the other the "Khaki Automatic", however.

    • @RabbitWatchShop
      @RabbitWatchShop Před 11 měsíci +2

      In the watch community, we refer to them as mechanical (or mechanical hand-wound) and mechanical automatic. Rolex prefers perpetual to convey automatic.

  • @Lee-pf2uv
    @Lee-pf2uv Před měsícem +1

    I don’t put too much love into automatics. I used to only buy them but there are a couple of things to consider.
    If you are getting into watches and intend on owning a few, even with a good power reserve if you don’t wear your automatic for a few days it will have stopped anyway. So if youre that type of wearer the difference between hand wind or automatic is irrelevant.
    Secondly if you’re buying automatics at the lower end they will possibly be a few minutes out after a week of wear, so again having to reset it anyway/use the crown anyway.

  • @kieferonline
    @kieferonline Před rokem +25

    I've got the handwound Hamilton Field Khaki watch and love it. Simple and thin. Less to go wrong. I'm expecting it will last years longer without servicing than an automatic, which will need more frequent servicing.

    • @danielvalles9554
      @danielvalles9554 Před rokem

      Do you know if, in general, the hand wound version is more accurate? or is it negligible?

    • @mamadz
      @mamadz Před 10 měsíci +6

      ​@danielvalles9554 did you know that quartz watches are far more accurate and need no service at all?

    • @MountainRancher
      @MountainRancher Před 7 měsíci

      @@mamadzregular battery replacement. They suck!

    • @mamadz
      @mamadz Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@MountainRancher suck?
      Dude u just need to replace it once in 10 years! And it cost you nothing!

    • @jimmyschwarz6955
      @jimmyschwarz6955 Před 3 měsíci

      The automatic has a higher water resistance than the manual so I went with the auto.

  • @LambentOrt
    @LambentOrt Před 11 dny

    If you're wearing the watch daily, it's better to go with an automatic (or kinetic, solar, or battery-powered). But if it's a watch that you only wear once in a while, like a dress watch for formal occasions, it's better to just get a manual wind.

  • @jordanjtbraun
    @jordanjtbraun Před rokem +9

    You don't find out! The automatic would have a more consistent spring tension and thus have a more reliable time. The hand wound watch would be fast at the height of the spring wind and slower once the spring is used up. The hand wound mechanical watch would be expected to have more day to day variation because of this.

    • @johng.6222
      @johng.6222 Před rokem +3

      That's not necessarily true due to isochronism.

    • @nickcraggs7478
      @nickcraggs7478 Před 8 měsíci

      This guy knows his simple harmonic motion@@johng.6222

    • @MountainRancher
      @MountainRancher Před 7 měsíci

      @@johng.6222he’s used to wind up cars

  • @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm
    @JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm Před rokem +1

    My Hamilton, khaki automatic on bracelet is one of my favorites… Other than the poor Lume and the noticeable lack of anti-reflective coating. It’s an otherwise perfect watch IMO

  • @josephschmoe3796
    @josephschmoe3796 Před rokem +1

    I own a Field Khaki Titanium with no complications. I love it's simplicity. If they had made it in manual winding, I would have bought it instead.

    • @Ryfrye
      @Ryfrye Před rokem +1

      Lol it would weigh even less. Lord you’d never know it was on.

  • @timetorestore
    @timetorestore Před rokem +1

    I love both, as stated below, both are mechanical, I wear manual wind HTM, or grand Seiko automatic.

  • @jperez7893
    @jperez7893 Před rokem +22

    It’s not gravity so much. It’s impulse and momentum. An automatic watch can still technically work in space if you are moving your hands

  • @ekkanofiqandriyana7325
    @ekkanofiqandriyana7325 Před rokem +1

    I go for khaki quartz,
    Super accurate with zero quirk,
    Grab it and it shows you the time right on your face while the auto and mechanical shows you the watch LOL

  • @Cleatus546
    @Cleatus546 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I like automatics as long as there is hand wind capability.

  • @sbalget
    @sbalget Před 8 měsíci +1

    Well... For a tiny amount of extra time per day, you have to wind it, but its cheaper to buy, without less quality, and thinner aswell. So, I'd argue manual winding mechanical watches are better in terms of value.

  • @litan114
    @litan114 Před rokem

    Of Cors automatic lar
    1. No need to wind - alwiz running as long u wear them
    2. No need to be afraid like when the manual juice will die off n being late
    3. Overwind manual watch will spoil the mvt

  • @rambo68
    @rambo68 Před rokem +4

    Mechanical watches are the relics of the past. Its the mechanical era where electricity was not used or minimally used, watches, cars, fountain pens, pendulum clocks etc. Everything was made from hand. Good times... everything was a bit slower. Internet and smartphones changed it all.

  • @Amitdas-gk2it
    @Amitdas-gk2it Před rokem +2

    Mechanical watch always it makes a personal collection with the watch which result in a strange relationship with watches and their beauty

  • @epicunderstament867
    @epicunderstament867 Před měsícem

    I wish Hamilton will issue this in 36mm like a true reissue and 100m WR, plus brushed finish instead of the blasted finish

  • @Smb-ro7zr
    @Smb-ro7zr Před rokem

    Wind up watch always better but, winding model is irreversible when the watch case is sandblasted and scratched, therefore the standard automatic watch is better because the brush steel and polishing structure can be cleaned , I always recommend brush steel case models to those who are considering Hamilton.

  • @thesmartbudgetchannel2940

    The first one should I ever owned was a wind-up watch. I have an automatic watch now. I like them both.

  • @whywecollectwatches
    @whywecollectwatches Před rokem +7

    Great concise explanation!

  • @shainmays667
    @shainmays667 Před 18 dny

    Mechanical is better, it makes a pleasant micro clicking sound when you wind it

  • @keyboard.grinder
    @keyboard.grinder Před 7 měsíci +2

    Where did you get that nato on the mechanical?

  • @bradowen2066
    @bradowen2066 Před rokem +1

    Give me the mechanical hamilton every day. Generally though makes sense to go auto.

  • @3xfaster
    @3xfaster Před rokem

    The only concern with an automatic is loosing its power after setting it down for a day or two. A hand wind you just get it going for a bit and adjust the time and your off!
    The advantage of the automatic is that you don’t have to wind it everyday, but some folks liken that hand winding to a ritual.
    Honestly both are marvels in engineering because we can boast as humans that “we made something that small that can keep time for us!”
    Plus, there are winding casses for those that don’t wear their automatic everyday.

  • @Bill-vi1vp
    @Bill-vi1vp Před měsícem

    Mechanical forces you to interact with your watch more. Something nostalgic about having to wind up a watch on the daily.

  • @richardstiles6370
    @richardstiles6370 Před 7 měsíci

    I personally prefer the mechanical watch, as you physically have to wind it makes it more personal somehow.

  • @polong99
    @polong99 Před rokem

    I rather have the automatic ver of that Khaki Field. Seen some people overwind the manual version and broke the watch mechanism. 😅

  • @richard3542
    @richard3542 Před 4 měsíci

    Water resistance to one side, which watch is more durable I.e. will generally take more of a daily beating?

  • @scootermann83
    @scootermann83 Před 2 měsíci

    Gravity is not required to wind an automatic, inertia works 👌

  • @BenRangel
    @BenRangel Před rokem

    Auto is my default recommendation. Hand wound is a niche thing. If you're a first time buyer you might THINK winding sounds fun but the fun quickly wore off for me

  • @riseuplight
    @riseuplight Před rokem +1

    I like the mechanicals for going into the field

  • @francescopolieri9491
    @francescopolieri9491 Před rokem +5

    what's the exact name of the Hamilton with the nato strap on, the watch itself looks amazing!

    • @vincentschneuwly9783
      @vincentschneuwly9783 Před rokem +7

      Hamilton Kakhi Field Mechanical, owning one it's a cool watch with true historical roots. It's the cheapest one of my collection but it's not à cheap watch by any mean

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem +2

      Hamilton Khaki Mechanical 38mm (strap is third party)

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem

      You got it buddy. Thank you

    • @francescopolieri9491
      @francescopolieri9491 Před rokem

      @@ChronometerCheck thanks to you all 😄

  • @haping1
    @haping1 Před rokem +9

    An automatic is more accurate because the mainspring holds it winding better...

  • @paulvon2378
    @paulvon2378 Před rokem +1

    mechanical Hamilton has a 80-hour power reserve. Wind every 3 days

  • @irvndtn
    @irvndtn Před 4 měsíci +2

    "lets find out!" didn't found anything out.

  • @Boankofa
    @Boankofa Před 3 měsíci

    The rotor doesn't care about gravity. It's turned by inertia.
    You move your arm, the rotor moves also, you stop your arm, however the rotor keeps moving.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před 3 měsíci

      That is partially correct. The rotor is weighted to naturally oscillate downward and helps build inertia when self-winding

  • @mlzs_
    @mlzs_ Před měsícem

    Thing with a mechanical watch is that you can overwind it

  • @richardstiles6370
    @richardstiles6370 Před 2 měsíci

    I like mechanical 👍 But automatic cool too👍

  • @quadaerospacespacecat8061
    @quadaerospacespacecat8061 Před 7 hodinami

    This is the interstellar watch!

  • @austinkelso1191
    @austinkelso1191 Před 21 dnem

    Is that an aftermarket strap on the khali auto?

  • @KELS0O
    @KELS0O Před měsícem

    Personally love mechanical watches

  • @dennisdominguez5750
    @dennisdominguez5750 Před rokem +3

    Mechanical is better if the power reserve lasts several days.

  • @sharathbhaigaming1176
    @sharathbhaigaming1176 Před 18 dny

    I have CITIZEN brand which was purchased 40+years back . What may be its price ? And there is a littel scratch on display

  • @johnt2694
    @johnt2694 Před rokem

    Automatic is more practical. Just appreciate the idea that my movement powers the watch.

  • @brotherandrew3393
    @brotherandrew3393 Před 7 měsíci +2

    He did not answer his question.

  • @torahexplorer
    @torahexplorer Před rokem +1

    Nice video. Not gravity - For a mass M with tangential speed v at radius R, the centripetal force is Fc = Mv2/R. With a period of T, the linear speed is v = 2πR/T and the centripetal force is Fc = 4π2MR/T2. You will change Fc, mass, and radius to measure the effect on the period of rotation.

  • @user-ff9jo7zw6z
    @user-ff9jo7zw6z Před 7 měsíci

    I don't think it matters I think it depends on number one how much u want to spend and number two how thick of a watch u want

  • @user_1664
    @user_1664 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Eco drive

  • @Kodazot
    @Kodazot Před 9 měsíci

    Self Winding vs Hand Winding

  • @melody3741
    @melody3741 Před rokem +1

    I thought it was stupid that people always fuck up automatic manual and mechanical, some people think “automatic” MEANS mechanical because thats what is listed on watch websites but guess what?
    HAMILTON CALLS THIS MECHANICAL NOT MANUAL.

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem

      Thank you, that's exactly right. Manual wind and automatics are two types of mechanical watches but like you said, Hamilton calls the manual wind Khaki the Khaki Mechanical

  • @zebraschattzebraschatt860

    What did we find out was better?

  • @georgegalea1937
    @georgegalea1937 Před 29 dny

    ❤ my quartz

  • @Wootsk
    @Wootsk Před 3 měsíci +1

    Solar quartz much better.

  • @Wanderingpyro
    @Wanderingpyro Před rokem

    Honestly a hand wind watch would be useless to me since I would never remember to wind it the automatic is where it's at for me but since I can't afford any good automatic watches I stick to higher-priced quartz watches.

    • @valbailey5983
      @valbailey5983 Před rokem +1

      Orient make good automatic watches. Some models like the Bambino and a few diving watches are right around $200. For a little more, $600-800 Tissot has some nice options as well.

  • @David_from86
    @David_from86 Před 9 měsíci

    Can the automatic version still be hand wound?

  • @manuelarias9158
    @manuelarias9158 Před 10 měsíci

    So? Which one is it?

  • @patrickgilbert1061
    @patrickgilbert1061 Před rokem

    Man, I swear everyone have the same voice now

  • @Pew-pew174
    @Pew-pew174 Před 5 měsíci

    automatic watches are powered by themselves?

  • @Jasuta123
    @Jasuta123 Před rokem +3

    Funny thing i have automatic watches without manual winding 🤦

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem

      Yeah, it's a feature that's not in all automatics, but convenient when it is

  • @xaviercast970
    @xaviercast970 Před 11 měsíci

    Are either of these watches EMP proof?

  • @RajKarma
    @RajKarma Před rokem +1

    Mechanical watches are better if you are not going to wear your watch everyday, automatic need movement else they go crazy, not just stop working, they don't start working when you start wearing them again.

    • @ronnietarnacke5153
      @ronnietarnacke5153 Před rokem

      They don't go crazy . Most modern automatic watches can also be hand wound .

  • @CorkKNIFE
    @CorkKNIFE Před rokem

    Yes.

  • @catlordksym
    @catlordksym Před měsícem

    You look like Larry from Orange is the New Black 😂

  • @fury4239
    @fury4239 Před rokem

    Jesus the shine on that automatic Hamilton is shocking.

  • @Sumerdini
    @Sumerdini Před 7 měsíci

    All automatic watches are mechanical but not all mechanical watches are automatic. So, this nomenclature is not wrong IMO...

  • @zoomjoo
    @zoomjoo Před rokem

    some people prefer the connection of having a mechanical watch

  • @andreasthoms5350
    @andreasthoms5350 Před 2 měsíci

    It has a reason that the mechanical is higher priced !🤔

  • @fiovious84
    @fiovious84 Před rokem

    What is the meaning of 21 JEWEL or 25 JEWEL sir?

    • @ChronometerCheck
      @ChronometerCheck  Před rokem

      Jewels are little bearings inside of the movement to reduce friction between the parts

  • @Plata-ori-plumbu
    @Plata-ori-plumbu Před 6 měsíci

    Both types are a PAIN when you have 8 of them...

  • @djdisqo
    @djdisqo Před rokem

    Love your voice

  • @Sir.YeetusIII
    @Sir.YeetusIII Před rokem

    So which is better?

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 Před rokem

    buy the quartz version and dont worry about it for two years . simple.

  • @GodFearingg
    @GodFearingg Před 24 dny

    Gravity is a theory

  • @storia9126
    @storia9126 Před 5 měsíci

    Which one better? Well... Quartz still the best... 😁 More cheaper practical, & accurate.

  • @duvalpenny100
    @duvalpenny100 Před rokem

    Automatic is overrated IMO. I still hand wind my automatics because I suffer from power reserve anxiety lol. I NEED to know it's full

  • @banjok81
    @banjok81 Před 7 měsíci

    For a Hamilton Khaki?
    Quartz

  • @nealkaufman2711
    @nealkaufman2711 Před 2 měsíci

    Automatic
    I’m too lazy to wind

  • @StuartHollingsead
    @StuartHollingsead Před 10 měsíci

    I don't understand why Automatic has to be written on the dial., you can see it is automatic just by turning it over.
    It is like writing automatic transmission or manual transmission on the back of your car.
    And even if the back cover on the watch is solid, they can still write automatic on the back cover, instead of the dial.
    Other watches do the same shit.
    Rolex, chronometer officially certified. written on the dial. Why? just put it on the back cover.

  • @boostedlex
    @boostedlex Před rokem

    Well, if you like a decorated movement hand wound mechanical every time..

  • @anhtuannguyen16799
    @anhtuannguyen16799 Před 11 měsíci

    Automatic watches are way better, you don't have to worry about over winding the watch

  • @dilipdas5777
    @dilipdas5777 Před rokem

    Automatic is better than manual winding

  • @user-fd5qt9xb8c
    @user-fd5qt9xb8c Před 4 měsíci

    Quartz is better
    Thiner
    Lighter

  • @HansZarkovPhD
    @HansZarkovPhD Před 9 měsíci

    It possible to oversing and damage the watch, so auto is better.

  • @Goobagile
    @Goobagile Před rokem

    I’d just go for quartz ngl

  • @monsieurG_
    @monsieurG_ Před 3 měsíci

    the manual is smaller and cheaper, that's my preference

  • @alfiemiras6601
    @alfiemiras6601 Před rokem +1

    Hate the loop

  • @maxrockatansky1772
    @maxrockatansky1772 Před 10 měsíci

    I can't afford either so I'd take anyone.

  • @deanvanlaarhoven1413
    @deanvanlaarhoven1413 Před rokem +1

    They are both mechanical.

  • @robertbraun4708
    @robertbraun4708 Před rokem

    You never give an opinion on which one is best

  • @HarryAzcrac20
    @HarryAzcrac20 Před 11 měsíci

    “Better” 🤨

  • @VicYo-en3wm
    @VicYo-en3wm Před 2 měsíci

    Did I miss something???

  • @ildefons3k540
    @ildefons3k540 Před měsícem

    Just buy militado ml05

  • @ThiHaGadgets
    @ThiHaGadgets Před rokem +1

    Solar better. Either solar G-Shocks or eco drive citizen.

  • @brusk3978
    @brusk3978 Před rokem +4

    Quartz life!!!