Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto at true scale

Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald at true scale

Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

13.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,125

$725

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-40

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.85mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$725
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto is praised as a strong entry-level Swiss pilot watch. Reviewers note the 80-hour power reserve, hacking, and quick-set day and date functions. One owner observed the rotor spinning aggressively during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning potential service needs. The day display's proximity to the center pinion is a point of criticism, with a suggestion that a date-only function might have been preferable. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto highly for its robust feature set and value as an accessible pilot watch.

TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald

The TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald is praised for its gorgeous design and well-made construction, with owners appreciating the quality timepiece at a fair price. While the 40mm case is noted as thick at 14mm, it does not feel large on the wrist. One owner found the watch slightly too big for their wrist, leading to a catch-and-release. On balance, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon DLC Dark Emerald highly for its attractive design and perceived value.

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