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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono QuartzvsLorier Hydra SIII

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Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz46mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz100m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz$1,245
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
46mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
G10.962
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz for its sturdy build, 100-meter water resistance, and screw-down crown, with one owner noting outstanding fit, finish, and quality. The dial design is described as meticulous, featuring raised, brushed stainless steel indices and a downward-pointing triangle. However, some owners find the watch big and chunky, and its specific GMT and chronograph features are considered by some to be of limited practical use. Lume is described as good but not amazing, and the AR coating on the sapphire crystal is decent. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting the watch gained 6 seconds in its first few days of wear. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz as a dependable and well-built travel watch, particularly for its robust construction and detailed dial design.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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