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Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT Chrono Quartz 46mm Mens Watch Blue
Ref. H77922541
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The X-Wind line was built around the crosswind calculator — the rotatable bezel that lets a pilot work out drift angle before departure — and this version adds a GMT complication to the existing chronograph, making it one of the more genuinely functional aviation tools you can strap to a wrist. It also has a small piece of film history behind it: Simon Pegg wore this reference as Benji Dunn in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which sits well with a watch that was always meant to suggest operational seriousness rather than airshow glamour. At 46mm it makes no concession to understatement, and the deep blue dial carries a lot of information — chronograph sub-dials, a 24-hour GMT register, date window, and the Arabic numerals — without reading as crowded, partly because the layout follows the logic of the functions rather than decorative symmetry. The brown leather strap with white contrast stitching softens what is otherwise an uncompromising case, and wears better against the wrist than a bracelet would at this size.
- Reference
- H77922541
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- Khaki Aviation
- Case size
- 46mm
- Case thickness
- 13.75mm
- Lug width
- 22mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA G10.962
- Functions
- Chronograph, GMT, Date
- Water resistance
- 100m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- Mappin & Webb
Learn more about Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.
Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.
The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.
Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.
American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.
- 1892
- Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 1918
- Supplies the first US airmail flights.
- 1957
- The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
- 1968
- Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- 1974
- Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.
Also in 7 collections
This watch appears in the Hamilton Khaki Aviation range (8), Stainless Steel Watches (2,814), Chronograph Watches (1,087), Leather Strap Watches (928), Blue Dial Watches (778), Watches 44mm and Over (753) and Sports Watches (700).
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 100m water resistance covers swimming and watersports
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Second time zone for travelling
Worth knowing
- 46mm is a large watch with real presence
- Leather does not suit regular contact with water
Hamilton Khaki Aviation X-Wind GMT alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | H77922541 | 010-03198-01 | VDB020014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £920 | £899 | £899 |
| Case size | 46mm | 47mm | 44mm |
| Water resistance | 100m | 100m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | Leather strap |
| This watch | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Yes. At 100m it is rated for swimming and snorkelling, though not for diving.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
22mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as men's.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £920, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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