Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsMühle-Glashütte S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto at true scale

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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

S.A.R. Flieger-Chronograph

Diameter

45mm

45mm

Lug-to-Lug

54mm

54mm

Thickness

12.8mm

lowest

16.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

62h

MSRP

$1,375

lowest

$4,334

Movement

Hamilton H-30

MU 9413

Case

1 specs
Thickness
12.8mm
16.2mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-30
MU 9413
Power Reserve
80h
62h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$4,334
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value and technical, busy aesthetic, with many appreciating its versatility with straps. Reviewers highlight its handsome, easy-to-read dial with raised indicators and a brushed silver finish, and some owners find the 42mm size excellent. However, the watch's crosswind calculation features are deemed useless by some, and its lume is criticized as weak or practically non-existent. Owners are split on the updated design, and some find the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable, while others note the large size may not suit all wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its perceived value and bold, complicated aesthetic.

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.

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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