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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
12.15mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$1,800

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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