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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Thickness
11.85mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$435

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What people say

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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