AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual TimevsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

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Measurements
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Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time

Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Diameter
43mm
46mm
Thickness
n/a
13.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
MSRP
$260
lowest
$1,245
Movement
Quartz
Hamilton G10.962
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time is praised by owners for its thin bezel, dial colors, and the white stitching on its leather strap, with one owner finding it a good value at $134 CAD. Some owners note the chronograph buttons can stick, and one reviewer found the date window small and difficult to read. The watch features a quartz movement, 50m water resistance, and a 43mm case. Overall, owners appreciate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Carey Dual Time for its aesthetic details and value proposition, despite minor functional quirks.
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz is a 46mm stainless steel watch with a rotating bezel and 100-meter water resistance. Owners praise its fit, finish, and quality, noting its meticulous dial design with raised, brushed stainless steel indices. Some owners find the GMT complication impractical for travel, and the watch is described as big and chunky. The lume is considered good but not exceptional, and the anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal is decent. On balance, owners appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz for its build quality and dial design, despite some finding its specific complications less useful.
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