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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
10.9mm
14.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
H-31
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,645
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