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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter AutovsLorier Hydra SIII

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Khaki Aviation Converter Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Converter Auto
MSRP $1,345
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto$1,345
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
10.87mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,345
$699

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto is recognized for its classic pilot's watch aesthetic, featuring a functional bi-directional slide rule bezel with a mineral glass insert for scratch protection. Reviewers highlight its instrument-heavy design, well-balanced dial, and robust 42mm or 44mm case with a satin-brushed finish and polished accents. The watch is equipped with applied indexes and hands filled with Super-LumiNova for legibility, and a flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. The automatic models utilize the H-10 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve, while the chronograph version uses the H-21-Si movement. Overall, reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto for its attractive, functional pilot's watch design and robust build at its price point.

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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