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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 for the price and versatility with straps. Reviewers highlight its unique drift angle calculator function as a horological curio and legitimate navigational tool, noting its modified Valjoux 7750 movement provides a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners find the busy dial and left-handed crown/pusher setup unusual, and its lume could be stronger, while others consider it a heavy travel watch with features not useful for everyday use. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono highly for its functionality and build quality at its price point.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono44mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono60h
Atlas
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Auto chrono$2,095
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
15.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
55mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$699
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