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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsHamilton American Classic RailRoad 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 RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.9mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Hamilton H-21
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,045
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