Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,375, against $1,495 for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch — a $120 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto wears larger at 45mm versus 41mm for the William Wood Fire Exit Watch — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto or the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the William Wood Fire Exit Watch.

What movement does the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto run compared to the William Wood Fire Exit Watch?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto uses the H-30 and the William Wood Fire Exit Watch uses the Sellita SW220.

Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsWilliam Wood Fire Exit Watch

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

Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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MSRP $1,375

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

fireexitwatch

MSRP $1,495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm

Fire Exit Watch41mm

Power Reserve

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h

Fire Exit Watch40h

Water Resistance

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m

Fire Exit Watch100m

MSRP

Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375

Fire Exit Watch$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Green

Standard

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-30

Sellita SW220

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,375

$1,495

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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.

William Wood Fire Exit Watch

The William Wood Fire Exit Watch is praised for its fun, conversation-starting design and attractive colors, featuring a gunmetal gray 41mm steel case and comfortable straps made from decommissioned fire hose. Reviewers note its Sellita SW220 automatic movement offers a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer found the small dial indicators difficult to read. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the William Wood Fire Exit Watch for its unique design and comfortable wearability.

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