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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono QuartzvsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

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Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz46mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz40h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz$1,245
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
G10.962
SII NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$435

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What people say

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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.

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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