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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features an 80-hour power reserve and hacking, with quick-set day and date functions. One owner noted aggressive rotor spin during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning if service was needed. A reviewer criticized the day display's proximity to the center pinion, suggesting a date-only function would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto offers practical complications and a substantial power reserve, though the day display's execution is a point of contention.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
0mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,125
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