Mech field comparison
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 vs Bulova Military Hack 96A282
Verdict. Today the Bulova Military Hack 96A282 (96A282) is the better value by our formula: Value Score 100 vs 82, with 53 spec points at $367.50. The other watch costs $307.50 more. Prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC.
Side by side
Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 vs Bulova Military Hack 96A282: specs and price
| Spec |  Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 H69439363 · priced variant of 3 |  Bulova Military Hack 96A282 96A282 |
|---|---|---|
| Price on Amazon today | $675.00 | $367.50 |
| Value Score (within type) | 82 | 100 |
| Spec points | 66 | 53 |
| Spec points per $100 | 9.8 | 14.4 |
| Movement | Hand-wound (H-50) | Automatic (Miyota 821D) |
| Power reserve | 80 h | 42 h |
| Crystal | Sapphire | Mineral |
| Water resistance | 50 m | 30 m |
| Screw-down crown | No | No |
| Case diameter | 38 mm | 38 mm |
| Lug-to-lug | 47 mm | — |
| Thickness | 9.5 mm | — |
| Lug width | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Fits wrist from | ≥ 16.9 cm (6.7″) | — |
| Strap / bracelet | Nylon | Leather |
| Made in | Switzerland | — |
| Amazon sales rank | #3,723 | #3,786 |
FAQ
Questions about the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 and the Bulova Military Hack 96A282
Which is cheaper on Amazon today?
As of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC, the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38 (H69439363) is $675.00 and the Bulova Military Hack 96A282 (96A282) is $367.50; the difference is $307.50. Amazon's price at checkout applies.
Context
Where both sit among mechanical field watches
| # | Watch | Movement | Crystal | Water res. | Case diameter × lug-to-lug | Fits wrist | Spec pts | Price | Value Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Automatic (Miyota 821D) | Mineral | 30 m | 38 mm | — | 53 | $367.50 | 100 | Amazon |
| 2 | | Hand-wound (H-50) | Sapphire | 50 m | 38 × 47 mm | ≥ 16.9 cm (6.7″) | 66 | $675.00 | 82 | Amazon |
| 3 | Automatic (H-10) | Sapphire | 100 m | 38 × 46 mm | ≥ 16.6 cm (6.5″) | 77 | $795.00 | 82 | Amazon | |
| 4 | Automatic (H-10) | Sapphire | 100 m | 42 × 50 mm | ≥ 18 cm (7.1″) | 81 | $845.00 | 82 | Amazon | |
| 5 | Automatic (H-40) | Sapphire | 50 m | 40 mm | — | 76 | $845.00 | 79 | Amazon | |
| 6 | Hand-wound (H-50) | Sapphire | 50 m | 42 × 50 mm | ≥ 18 cm (7.1″) | 66 | $795.00 | 76 | Amazon | |
| 7 | Automatic (H-10) | Sapphire | 100 m | 38 × 46.5 mm | ≥ 16.7 cm (6.6″) | 77 | $995.00 | 73 | Amazon | |
| 8 | Automatic (H-10) | Sapphire | 100 m | 42 × 50 mm | ≥ 18 cm (7.1″) | 77 | $1,095.00 | 70 | Amazon |
Amazon.com prices as of November 3, 2026, 18:15 UTC — details. third-party = sold by a marketplace seller, not Amazon (warranty may differ); ships later = not in stock today, never crowned best value.