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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsBoldr Safari

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Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Safari200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Tool
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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