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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race AutovsSeiko Alpinist

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Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
6R35
Power Reserve
80h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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