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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsJack Mason Pursuit Pilot

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value, technical aesthetic, and versatile wearability with straps. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, bold Arabic numerals, and the appeal of its pilot watch design, with many appreciating the 80-hour power reserve. Some owners find the crosswind calculation functions unnecessary, and there are mixed views on the dial's font usage and color matching. Lume is frequently noted as weak, and some find the size large or the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable. Accuracy figures range from gaining 6 seconds in a few days to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its impressive value and functional pilot watch design.

From video reviewers

The H-21 movement's 60-hour power reserve is a notable strength. The large 44mm case size was mentioned as a potential drawback.

Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot

Owners widely praise the Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot for its timeless design, solid feel, and comfortable 39mm wearability, with reviewers highlighting its excellent legibility and bright Super-LumiNova X2 lume blocks. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement is noted for its accuracy, regulated to within +/- 5 seconds per day and offering a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners suggest considering more established brands for perceived reliability, and a minority find the blue anti-reflective coating and bracelet to be minor drawbacks, with one owner desiring a larger pilot crown. On balance, reviewers and owners rate the Jack Mason Pursuit Pilot highly for its comfortable wearability and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The value at the price point, including US assembly and regulation, is a key strength. The anti-magnetic cage adds heft but remains balanced on the wrist.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Pursuit Pilot39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Pursuit Pilot68h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Pursuit Pilot150m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Pursuit Pilot$1,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-30
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
80h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,399
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