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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsZelos Nova 37

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Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$899
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