Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto ChronovsLIV Watches GX-AC

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Measurements

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono at true scale

Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

LIV Watches GX-AC at true scale

GX-AC

Diameter

46mm

46mm

Thickness

16.2mm

15.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

60h

highest

42h

MSRP

$3,575

$1,670

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-31

Valjoux 7750

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
16.2mm
15.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Valjoux 7750
Power Reserve
60h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,575
$1,670
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono is noted for its distinctive bullhead chronograph design and large 46mm case, featuring a PVD finish and yellow accents. Owners praise its solid construction, precise indices, and smooth bezel action, with some highlighting the detailed champagne dial, crisp printing, and retro hands with good lume. However, its extreme thickness and sizable crown guards are flagged as potentially compromising day-to-day wearability, and one owner criticizes the seconds hand as "tacky." The watch's unique detachable design for a desktop display case and its ability to be mounted on a cockpit dash are seen as novelties for collectors. It uses the Hamilton H-31 automatic chronograph movement. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono for its unique design and pilot-inspired legibility, despite some concerns about its practicality for daily wear.

LIV Watches GX-AC

Owners widely report the LIV Watches GX-AC is a super solid, well-built timepiece that feels worth more than its price, with one owner calling it their "most sexy watch" and "go to watch" due to its toughness and aesthetics. Reviewers describe the GX-AC Signature Orange as a bold, tank-like chronograph with head-turning aesthetics, noting its 46mm case is surprisingly wearable due to curvature and black finish. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the LIV Watches GX-AC highly for its impressive build quality and striking design at its price point.

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