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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Silver Brown

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Neolux Silver Brown42.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Neolux Silver Brown40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Neolux Silver Brown50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Neolux Silver Brown$399

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)
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$399
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