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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH$3,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
12.15mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
L688.4
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$3,700

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT CHRONOGRAPH

The Longines Spirit Chronograph is widely praised for its excellent value, featuring a COSC-certified automatic movement with a column wheel chronograph and impressive finishing for its price. Owners and reviewers highlight its solid build, elegant dial with spectacular lume, and comfortable bracelet with a secure clasp. The aviation-inspired design is noted for its legibility and personality, with some appreciating the historical five-star rating as a nod to Longines' heritage, while others find it unnecessary clutter. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with one owner noting +1.7 seconds over 24 hours, and the movement offers a 54-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Chronograph highly for its blend of classic design, robust build, and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Longines Spirit Chronograph features a high-quality ceramic bezel with satisfying bezel action. The watch's value as a mechanical chronograph under $3,000 is notable, particularly for its pilot watch design. However, the lume brightness is somewhat limited, and the finishing could be improved, with inconsistent execution of various finishes on the details.

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