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Dan Henry 1970vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer
MSRP $1,095

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer38mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer80h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer100m
MSRP
1970$310
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer$1,095

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,095

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer for its authentic pilot design, legible cathedral hands, and textured matte black dial, with the 36mm and 38mm case sizes noted as wearing well. The applied numerals with generous Super Luminova are a highlight, and one owner found the double AR-coated mineral crystal surprisingly scratch-free. However, the lume is not very bright or long-lasting, and the mechanical version requires about 60 crown turns to fully wind. Some owners find the rotating bezel's detents unremarkable, and the mineral crystal can scratch more easily than sapphire, though this is considered a minor drawback given the price. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer highly for its vintage appeal and quality build at the price point.

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