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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsPhoibos Reef Master

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12.15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
SII NH38
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$335

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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 Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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