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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers EditionvsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$648

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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.

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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