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Marloe Watch Company AerodynevsZenith Pilot Automatic

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Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne for its desirability and comfort, with one user noting the dial's appealing appearance. The Aerodyne line is considered fantastic and underrated, with small details making it suitable as a daily watch. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Aerodyne highly for its comfort and desirability as a daily wearer.

Zenith Pilot Automatic

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Zenith Pilot Automatic for its refined case finishing, horizontally ridged dial texture, and applied numerals that add depth and a modern aesthetic to the flieger design. The El Primero movement is frequently highlighted, with some sources noting its hi-beat nature and a 60-hour power reserve. The redesigned crown is also a point of praise for its proportionality. However, the 40mm case is described by some as clunky and tall, feeling top-heavy and lacking wrist comfort, with one reviewer calling it "tubby." Opinions are split on the date window placement, with some finding it unobtrusive and others messy. The strap's deployant clasp is noted by one reviewer as potentially disengaging easily. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Pilot Automatic highly for its modern design and refined finishing, despite some reservations about the case's proportions.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerodyne38mm
Pilot Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Aerodyne40h
Pilot Automatic60h
Water Resistance
Aerodyne100m
Pilot Automatic100m
MSRP
Aerodyne$349
Pilot Automatic$10,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
9.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Black Microblasted Ceramic
Finish
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
24
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$10,700
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