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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsLorier Hydra SIII

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45mm
39mm
Thickness
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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