Farer Pilot Series IIvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Farer Pilot Series II at true scale

Pilot Series II

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition at true scale

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

n/a

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

12.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

56h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,350

lowest

$1,575

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Hamilton H-30

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
n/a
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Titanium

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Hamilton H-30
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,575
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Reviews

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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 40mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the price steep for a grade 2 titanium watch. Opinions are divided on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing, and one owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. Overall, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its modern take on the flieger watch with unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, broad hands, and unique dial design. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. Some owners find the styling very appealing, citing the dial color and semi-exposed case back. While the H-30 automatic movement provides an 80-hour power reserve, one owner feels the price is too high for what is essentially a standard Hamilton. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition highly for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some finding the value proposition compelling.

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