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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 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Thickness
12.1mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,414
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