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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

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EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono
MSRP $3,575
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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono is noted for its unique bullhead chronograph design and detachable functionality for desktop display, with a PVD case and yellow accents. Owners praise its solid construction, precise indices, and smooth bezel action, alongside a detailed champagne dial, crisp printing, and retro hands with good lume. However, its extreme thickness and 46.3mm width are flagged as compromising daily wearability, and some find the sizable crown guards hinder usability, while a rattling bracelet with a difficult-to-remove design is also mentioned. The watch uses the Hamilton H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve and is a limited edition of 1999 units. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono for its distinctive design and pilot-inspired legibility, despite practical concerns regarding its size and wearability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono46mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
Khaki Aviation Takeoff Auto Chrono$3,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Skeleton
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
46mm
Thickness
12.3mm
16.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$3,575
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