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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
54mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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