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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45mm
36mm
Thickness
12.8mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,800

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto for its value, technical aesthetic, and versatile wearability with straps. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent legibility, bold Arabic numerals, and the appeal of its pilot watch design, with many appreciating the 80-hour power reserve. Some owners find the crosswind calculation functions unnecessary, and there are mixed views on the dial's font usage and color matching. Lume is frequently noted as weak, and some find the size large or the left-handed crown and pusher setup uncomfortable. Accuracy figures range from gaining 6 seconds in a few days to approximately -6 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto highly for its impressive value and functional pilot watch design.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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