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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto is recognized for its classic pilot's watch aesthetic, featuring a functional bi-directional slide rule bezel with a mineral glass insert for scratch protection. Reviewers highlight its instrument-heavy design, well-balanced dial, and robust 42mm or 44mm case with a satin-brushed finish and polished accents. The watch is equipped with applied indexes and hands filled with Super-LumiNova for legibility, and a flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating. The automatic models utilize the H-10 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve, while the chronograph version uses the H-21-Si movement. Overall, reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Converter Auto for its attractive, functional pilot's watch design and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto80h
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto100m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
Khaki Aviation Converter Auto$1,345

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
13.6mm
10.87mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$1,345
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