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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features an 80-hour power reserve and hacking, with quick-set day and date functions. One owner noted aggressive rotor spin during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning if service was needed. A reviewer criticized the day display's proximity to the center pinion, suggesting a date-only function would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto offers practical complications and a substantial power reserve, though the day display's execution is a point of contention.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
11.85mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
H-30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$1,375
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