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Sunday, 8 August 2010

Hamilton X Copter



With the X Copter, Hamilton have releaed a serious piece of kit, be you a watch-nut or Helicopter pilot. The X Copter boasts several design features that are lifted straight from the world of aviation: small silver rivet-style dots edge the sub-dialed face; a propellor-shaped see thru case back; chunky, industrial bolts holding the strap in place - all in all, the X Copter is a striking timepiece.

It also possesses a couple of interesting features. The chronograph is, in function, unremarkable, but its style is superb. The hour sub-dial at 6 o'clock is not only styled as a helicopter landing pad, but boasts a slim, red indicator that is barely visible. Furthermore, the time-keeping second hand is a black arrow on a constantly rotating spoked wheel. These features give the X Copter an elegant and seamless appearance as it runs.

Additionally, the watch has a MTOW (Maximum Take Off Weight) indicator...which is...nice.

The power reserve is solid - around 46 hours - but the watch lacks an indicator. The bezel features several sets of markings, including a temperature converter, compass bearinds and seconds.

A Rose Gold PVD case adds a touch of glamour to proceedings and the EZ grip lacquered buttons used for operating the chronograph and other functions are a dream. Athletic orange accents hark to the functionalist roots of this watch. There is a real subtle dynamism to the whole machine - everything about it just works.


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