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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter AutovsZelos Swordfish 3

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Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Converter Auto
MSRP $1,345
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto42mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto80h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto$1,345
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
10.87mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,345
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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