Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono?

At MSRP the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $1,195, against $2,445 for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono — a $1,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono is rated to 100m versus 60m for the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono?

The Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (AL-373 / FC-292 (Base Ronda 5030D)), while the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono runs a manual (Hamilton H-51).

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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz ChronographvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

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Frederique Constant Classics Quartz Chronograph

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MSRP $1,195

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

MSRP $2,445

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Quartz Chronograph40mm

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono40mm

Power Reserve

Classics Quartz Chronograph—

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono60h

Water Resistance

Classics Quartz Chronograph60m

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono100m

MSRP

Classics Quartz Chronograph$1,195

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono$2,445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

AL-373 / FC-292 (Base Ronda 5030D)

Hamilton H-51

Type

Quartz

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,195

$2,445

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