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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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