Watch Almanac

Seiko Prospex Alpinist vs Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm has a 0.6 mm longer lug-to-lug than the Seiko Prospex Alpinist (47 mm vs 46.4 mm).

The Seiko Prospex Alpinist has a 1.5 mm larger case than the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm (39.5 mm vs 38 mm).

The Seiko Prospex Alpinist has a 3.2 mm thicker case than the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm (12.7 mm vs 9.5 mm).

Both suit the same wrists on our fit model (6.5"–7.75").

They share a 20 mm lug width, so straps swap between them.

At US retail the Seiko Prospex Alpinist costs $225 more ($900 vs $675).

On your wrist

Seiko Prospex AlpinistIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 46.4 mm
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mmIdeal fit
Wrist flat: 55.1 mmLug-to-lug: 47 mm

Side by side

Seiko Prospex AlpinistHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm
ReferenceSPB507H69439931
Case diameter39.5 mm38 mm
Lug-to-lug46.4 mm47 mm
Thickness12.7 mm9.5 mm
Lug width20 mm20 mm
Water resistance200 m50 m
MovementSeiko 6R55 (automatic)Hamilton H-50 (manual)
Power reserve72 hours80 hours
Crystalsapphire (magnifier)sapphire
StyleField, SportField
Retail (US)$900$675