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Ferro PISTAvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

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What people say

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Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto is widely praised for its legibility and value, with reviewers and owners highlighting its clear dial design, bold numerals, and effective Super-LumiNova. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 caliber is a consistent positive point. Owners and reviewers find the 36mm and 39mm sizes to be comfortable and versatile for everyday wear, though some find the hands on the 36mm model disproportionate or requiring adjustment. The watch offers 100m water resistance. On balance, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto is highly regarded for its legibility, substantial power reserve, and everyday wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size makes the pilot's watch aesthetic more accessible. The watch offers 100 meters of water resistance. Reviewers expressed hesitation about long-term appeal or missing features.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PISTA48mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto36mm
Power Reserve
PISTA40h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto80h
Water Resistance
PISTA50m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto100m
MSRP
PISTA$645
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Racing
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
13.1mm
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-10
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,125
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