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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date AutovsVario Futurist

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Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,375
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto45mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto80h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind Day Date Auto$1,375
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
45mm
39mm
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
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Green
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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