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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$435

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practicality, with some appreciating its countdown bezel and GMT pointer. However, opinions on its design are split, with some calling it a "Frankenstein" and disliking the skeleton hands, while others find the hands suitable for a pilot watch. One owner notes the lume is underwhelming and the 44mm size may be too large for some wrists. The original strap is also described as uncomfortable and prone to water stains. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practical features, despite a polarizing design and some comfort concerns.

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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