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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Atlas
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.85mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Cream

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$699
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