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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsHamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
54mm
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
H-30
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,375

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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.

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