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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
12.15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Ti - Mosaic MOP

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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