Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsTSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red

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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 Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red at true scale

Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

11.8mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,125

$725

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-40

Seiko NH34

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.85mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Seiko NH34
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 Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red

The TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red is widely praised for its excellent value at $750, with owners highlighting its comfortable titanium case, attractive case lines, and impressive rotor finishing. The full lume dial and micro-adjustable clasp are also frequently cited as strong positive attributes. Some owners find the legibility of the 24-hour ring and city names on the dial challenging due to their small size. One owner noted the Miyota automatic movement is somewhat noisy, which they felt suited the pilot theme. Overall, owners rate the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Worldtimer DLC Crimson Red highly for its striking aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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