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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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