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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Hull California (Popeye Navy)
SpinnakerHull California (Popeye Navy)
MSRP $375

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
19mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$375

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practicality, with some appreciating its countdown bezel and GMT pointer. However, opinions on its design are split, with some calling it a "Frankenstein" and disliking the skeleton hands, while others find the hands suitable for a pilot watch. One owner notes the lume is underwhelming and the 44mm size may be too large for some wrists. The original strap is also described as uncomfortable and prone to water stains. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practical features, despite a polarizing design and some comfort concerns.

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is noted for its unique design, featuring Popeye's arms as hands, which appeals to owners seeking a bold, quirky piece. Some owners appreciate the watch's solid build, textured dial, applied indices, and applied logo, along with decent SuperLuminova lume on the hands and indices. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve around 40-41 hours. One owner points out an anatomical inaccuracy in the Popeye depiction, with both characters shown with two right arms. Another reviewer notes the 42mm cushion case has a noticeable 15.7mm thickness.

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