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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsVario Futurist

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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