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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto is widely praised for its value, with reviewers noting the Swatch Group's economies of scale contribute to its affordability. Owners and reviewers highlight the large, easy-to-read dial, with one source specifically mentioning the "ice-cold" blue degradé sub-dials as an unusual chromatic anomaly for its price point, and another noting the painted, luminous indices as a significant advantage. The 42mm case is described as offering a nice mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the slightly domed sapphire crystal enhances readability. The H-21 caliber provides a 60-hour power reserve and an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring, while the ETA 2834-2 movement offers precise day/date changes, though one source notes its 40-hour power reserve requires weekly winding. Some criticism is directed at the use of three different fonts and inconsistent color matching for the day/date indicators.

Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver

Owners widely praise the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver for its minimalist, Bauhaus-inspired design and clean aesthetic, making it suitable for both casual and business-casual wear. The Sellita SW200 automatic movement is reported to be accurate, with one owner noting it runs at less than 2 seconds per day. The feel of the leather strap and the overall value for money are also highlighted as strong points. On balance, owners rate the Lilienthal Berlin Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver highly for its sophisticated simplicity and everyday wearability.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto42mm
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver42.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto80h
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto100m
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto$1,075
Zeitgeist Automatik – All Silver$539

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.15mm
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$539
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