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

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Measurements
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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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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