BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta AdmiralvsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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Measurements
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Odyssey Regatta Admiral

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
Diameter
45.5mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
lowest
54mm
Thickness
16mm
12.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
500m
highest
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$1,499
$1,375
lowest
Movement
Valjoux 7750
Hamilton H-30
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue is praised for its utilitarian design, robust functionality, and excellent legibility, with its Super-LumiNova lume and firm, satisfying 60-click bi-directional bezel action noted positively. Owners report the Odyssey line feels quality, and the watch is presented as a complete kit with extra straps, offering significant value at its retail price. However, the 45.5mm case size and 18.2mm thickness are considered huge and may be overwhelming for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Regatta Admiral Blue highly for its value and robust tool watch capabilities, despite concerns about its substantial size.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value and technical, busy aesthetic, with many appreciating its versatility with straps. Reviewers highlight its handsome, easy-to-read dial with raised indicators and a brushed silver finish, and some owners find the 42mm size excellent. However, the watch's crosswind calculation features are deemed useless by some, and its lume is criticized as weak or practically non-existent. Owners are split on the updated design, and some find the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable, while others note the large size may not suit all wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its perceived value and bold, complicated aesthetic.
The H-21 movement's 60-hour power reserve is a notable strength. The large 44mm case size was mentioned as a potential drawback.
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