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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsPhoibos Argo

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Argo200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
SII NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$345

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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