Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Patrol: Will You Convert?
Hamilton, whose history is closely tied to aviation, is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year. The Khaki Aviation X-Patrol watch, a chronograph and a true calculation instrument, is the flagship of this celebration.
The ideal companion for travellers, the Khaki Aviation X-Patrol, in addition to its chronograph functions, features a mechanical conversion table indicating the equivalents of a range of units from the metric system and the imperial system.
By unscrewing the crown located at 9 o’clock, you can position an arrow on the outer bezel scale corresponding to the first unit of measurement to be converted, and then read the equivalent value on the inner bezel scale. Simple, isn’t it?
It becomes possible to convert distances in miles (nautical and statute) into kilometres, altitudes in feet into metres, volumes in gallons into litres, and weights in pounds into kilograms. So yes, your iPhone already does it—but what a pleasure, and what elegance, to find this function on your timepiece.
The chronograph’s three sub-dials, driven by the new H21 calibre, occupy the left-hand side of the dial. At 3 o’clock, a double aperture displays the day and date. The generous 60-hour power reserve will allow the hyperactive man you are to take the time for some well-earned rest, without constraints.
The watch’s movement is visible through the transparent caseback, whose design recalls that of a propeller.
The dial, beneath its sapphire crystal, is available in black or silver. The 42 mm steel case comes with a metal bracelet, black leather with white stitching, or black rubber. As for water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Patrol will follow you down to 100 metres… Or 328 feet, if you believe the watch’s conversion table.
Price: €1,295
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