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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono QuartzvsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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

Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz46mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz$1,245
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
G10.962
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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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