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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono QuartzvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz for its sturdy build, 100-meter water resistance, and screw-down crown, with one owner noting outstanding fit, finish, and quality. The dial design is described as meticulous, featuring raised, brushed stainless steel indices and a downward-pointing triangle. However, some owners find the watch big and chunky, and its specific GMT and chronograph features are considered by some to be of limited practical use. Lume is described as good but not amazing, and the AR coating on the sapphire crystal is decent. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting the watch gained 6 seconds in its first few days of wear. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz as a dependable and well-built travel watch, particularly for its robust construction and detailed dial design.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz46mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz$1,245
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
G10.962

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$1,083
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