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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.85mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$650
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