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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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