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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$650

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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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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