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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Eagle 2
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.85mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$899
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