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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers EditionvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$699

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, and broad hands, as well as its unique dial design and cool styling with an hour hand cutout and semi-exposed case back. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. It is powered by the H-30 calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the price is too high for what is essentially a standard model, while others find the styling justifies the cost, with one noting it was available for under $1,000. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some debate regarding its value proposition.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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