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Glycine Airpilot ChronovsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

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What people say

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Glycine Airpilot Chrono

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airpilot Chrono for its exceptional value, with many stating it is worth twice its price and offers finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Specific highlights include the dial's depth and versatility, the symmetrical design with the date at 6 o'clock, the well-integrated 24-hour complication, and the applied indices. The screw-down crown, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance are also frequently cited as strong points, as is the good lume. Some owners find the red chapter ring numerals too small, and the standard Sellita SW200 movement and average clasp are noted as drawbacks. The 41mm case with a 52mm lug-to-lug distance is considered by some to wear large on smaller wrists, though curved lugs help with wearability. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airpilot Chrono highly for its stunning design and exceptional value at its price point.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz for its sturdy build, 100-meter water resistance, and screw-down crown, with one owner noting outstanding fit, finish, and quality. The dial design is described as meticulous, featuring raised, brushed stainless steel indices and a downward-pointing triangle. However, some owners find the watch big and chunky, and its specific GMT and chronograph features are considered by some to be of limited practical use. Lume is described as good but not amazing, and the AR coating on the sapphire crystal is decent. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting the watch gained 6 seconds in its first few days of wear. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz as a dependable and well-built travel watch, particularly for its robust construction and detailed dial design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Airpilot Chrono44mm
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz46mm
Power Reserve
Airpilot Chrono
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz
Water Resistance
Airpilot Chrono100m
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz100m
MSRP
Airpilot Chrono$1,895
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz$1,245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
46mm
Thickness
12mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton G10.962
Beat Rate
0 vph
Power Reserve
0h
Jewels
4
0
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$1,245
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