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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.15mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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