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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers EditionvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, and broad hands, as well as its unique dial design and cool styling with an hour hand cutout and semi-exposed case back. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. It is powered by the H-30 calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the price is too high for what is essentially a standard model, while others find the styling justifies the cost, with one noting it was available for under $1,000. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some debate regarding its value proposition.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bahama Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
80h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,230
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