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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsTornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

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Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Blakjak 12-hr GMT
Tornek-RayvilleBlakjak 12-hr GMT
MSRP $895
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.

Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT

The Tornek-Rayville Blakjak 12-hr GMT is a 42.5mm stainless steel watch featuring a DLC-coated bezel, sapphire crystal, and a matte black dial with 12- and 24-hour scales. It is powered by a Seiko SII NH36 automatic movement, offering a 41-hour power reserve, and boasts 200 meters of water resistance. The dial includes a day/date complication and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight its robust build and functional military-inspired design as key strengths.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Blakjak 12-hr GMT42h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Blakjak 12-hr GMT200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Blakjak 12-hr GMT$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH36
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$895
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