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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsPraesidus Neptune 44

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Neptune 4444mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Neptune 4440h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Neptune 44200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Patina

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$550

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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.

Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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