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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter AutovsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Converter Auto
MSRP $1,345
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto80h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto$1,345
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.87mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,345
$218

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto is recognized for its classic pilot's watch aesthetic, featuring a functional bi-directional slide rule bezel with a mineral glass insert for scratch protection. Reviewers highlight its instrument-heavy design, well-balanced dial, and robust 42mm or 44mm case with a satin-brushed finish and polished accents. The watch is equipped with applied indexes and hands filled with Super-LumiNova for legibility, and a flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. The automatic models utilize the H-10 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve, while the chronograph version uses the H-21-Si movement. Overall, reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto for its attractive, functional pilot's watch design and robust build at its price point.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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