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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.

Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Marus42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Marus42h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Marus200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
11.85mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
53.8mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Luminova grün

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$485
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