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Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited EditionvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

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Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition

The Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition is characterized by its substantial 48.5mm stainless steel case and a racing-inspired blue and orange colorway, featuring a reversed-panda dial with red accents. It is powered by the Caliber H-31 automatic chronograph movement, which provides a 60-hour power reserve, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. The limited edition piece, with only 150 examples produced, is priced at $2,545 USD. On balance, reviewers highlight the Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition's bold design and robust movement as its defining attributes.

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

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition48mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition60h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition100m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition$2,775
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
16.05mm
11.85mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Power Reserve
60h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,775
$1,125
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