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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
12.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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