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Hamilton is remarkable for having their finger in many aspects of the watchmaking world. They participate in many genres, from as a wide ranging as militarily oriented pieces to art and music related watches. Some of their iconic pieces are present in movies and have made history. Other timepieces are contemporary and feature unique designs like the Jazzmaster Face to Face II. Hamilton also has a rich history filled with chronographs. We are reminded of this year’s re-edition of the beautiful Intra Matic 68 Autochrono or the spectacular Khaki Takeoff Auto Chrono Limited Edition. As official timekeeper of the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, Hamilton issued last year the Khaki X-Wind Auto Chrono – the first watch with a drift-angle calculator. This year, the brand comes with a new version of the Khaki Aviation instrument. The new X-Wind Auto Chrono comes with a black scheme and a small redesign of the drift-angle calculator and dial.
Review: Hamilton Khaki X-Wind Auto Chrono
Started in 1892 as an American company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Hamilton quickly became known for their precise Railroad watches. In 1914, the brand started to supply the US Armed Forces and by 1918 was the first company to have an aeronautical watch which accompanied the first American airmail postal service. During the WWII, Hamilton supplied the US Forces with a total of one million timepieces.
In 1957 they released one of the most legendary and iconic non-mechanical watch, the Ventura Electric watch. In 1970, Hamilton produced the first LED digital watch. A year later, Pan Europ was available to the public (in 1969, Hamilton and Büren, part of Hamilton in those days, started to work on the famous Calibre 11, the first automatic chronograph movement).
1974 was a year of profound changes for Hamilton. The brand was sold to SSIH, which later became The Swatch Group. The brand continued with the American classic inspired watches and strengthened the relationship with Hollywood’s movie industry. Hamilton watches are featured in many successful movies.
In 2003, the brand transferred the headquarters and production from the US to Switzerland. Hamilton started a strong involvement in aerobatics and air shows like the Red Bull Air Races and Swiss Aerobatic Association in 2005. It was no surprise that Hamilton was announced as the official timekeeper of the EAA AirVenture and, from this year, Hamilton became the official timekeeper for the prestigious Red Bull Air Race World Championship.
Today we review the latest release in the Khaki Aviation Collection, the X-Wind Auto Chrono, in black PVD case.
The X-Wind is visually balanced and well contrasted. Although some might argue that the day and date on a white background detracts from the sleek all black look of the dial.
The case, dial and hands
Hamilton Khaki X-Wind Auto Chrono is a tool watch designed for pilots. As with many other pilot’s watches, the case is generous. At 45mm, the watch is large for a small wrist and might be uncomfortable. However having tried it on our wrist, we feel it is rather well designed […]
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