Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chronovsMühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph


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Measurements
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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
54mm
lowest
Thickness
15.6mm
lowest
16.2mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
60h
62h
highest
MSRP
$2,095
lowest
$4,334
Movement
Hamilton H-21
MU 9413
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono for its good quality and versatility with straps at its price point. Reviewers highlight its unique drift angle calculator function as a horological curio and legitimate navigational tool, contributing to its anachronistic appeal. Some owners find the busy dial and left-handed crown and pusher setup unusual, and one owner notes it is a heavy watch. The lume could be stronger, and one owner states the watch will not retain value. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono highly for its unique functionality and build quality for the price.
The Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph is seen as a compelling alternative to other tool watches, featuring unique hollow mono-lugs, a 4 o'clock crown with a guard, and an internally-mounted cyclops with a diagonal date window. Reviewers note its German Navy design heritage, a distinctive 8 o'clock chronograph pusher for thumb operation, and a dial that emphasizes 10-second intervals. The watch utilizes a modified movement with German finishing, and its 100m water resistance is considered adequate by some, though a desire for higher ratings for diving limits interest for others. The Flieger dial is widely praised for its aesthetic, though its busyness is a point of contention for some owners. The Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph is priced at $4,299 on bracelet and $3,999 on rubber. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R.
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