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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595
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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.85mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
4R57
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$595
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