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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
12.8mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Green
White

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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