Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm vs Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic

Hamilton's design language vs Maurice Lacroix's approach

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm features a Stainless Steel case at 38mm with Sapphire Crystal protection. The Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic offers Stainless Steel construction at 42mm with Sapphire Crystal. Both represent their brand's distinct design philosophy and heritage.

Hand-Wound H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base) vs Automatic ML115

The Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm runs the Hand-Wound H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base) (Hamilton/ETA Hand-Wound, 80 Hours power reserve) at 21,600 vph (3 Hz) frequency. The Aikon Automatic uses the Automatic ML115 (Automatic (Sellita SW200-1 base), 38 Hours reserve) at 28,800 vph (4 Hz). The Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm edges ahead on power reserve.

38mm vs 42mm — different wrist presence

At 38mm, the Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm wears more compactly on smaller wrists compared to the Aikon Automatic at 42mm. Water resistance differs: 50m (5 ATM) vs 200m (20 ATM).

Hamilton sits in the lower tier

The Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm sits at $500–$1,000 and the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Automatic at $1,500–$2,500. On the specs that outlast any price: the Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm uses Sapphire Crystal with 80 Hours, against Sapphire Crystal and 38 Hours on the Aikon Automatic. Service intervals are typically 5-7 years for both.

50m (5 ATM) vs 200m (20 ATM)

The Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm is rated to 50m (5 ATM) while the Aikon Automatic handles 200m (20 ATM). The Aikon Automatic offers superior water resistance.