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Ferro Race Master AutomaticvsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value, technical aesthetic, and versatile wearability with straps. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, bold Arabic numerals, and the appeal of its pilot watch design, with many appreciating the 80-hour power reserve. Some owners find the crosswind calculation functions unnecessary, and there are mixed views on the dial's font usage and color matching. Lume is frequently noted as weak, and some find the size large or the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable. Accuracy figures range from gaining 6 seconds in a few days to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its impressive value and functional pilot watch design.

From video reviewers

The H-21 movement's 60-hour power reserve is a notable strength. The large 44mm case size was mentioned as a potential drawback.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Power Reserve
Race Master Automatic
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Race Master Automatic50m
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
Race Master Automatic$585
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
45.2mm
45mm
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.2mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-30
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$585
$1,375
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