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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsPhoibos Apollo

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.85mm
11mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$460

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What people say

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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