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

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Measurements

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono at true scale

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
44mm
45mm
Thickness
15.6mm
16.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
54mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-21
MU 9413
Power Reserve
60h
62h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$4,334
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono

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.

Mühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph

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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