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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto is widely praised for its legibility and value, with reviewers and owners highlighting its clear dial design, bold numerals, and effective Super-LumiNova. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 caliber is a consistent positive point. Owners and reviewers find the 36mm and 39mm sizes to be comfortable and versatile for everyday wear, though some find the hands on the 36mm model disproportionate or requiring adjustment. The watch offers 100m water resistance. On balance, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto is highly regarded for its legibility, substantial power reserve, and everyday wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size makes the pilot's watch aesthetic more accessible. The watch offers 100 meters of water resistance. Reviewers expressed hesitation about long-term appeal or missing features.

Lorier Astra

The Lorier Astra is praised for its outstanding details and design language, hitting a "dressy sports watch" vibe with a beautiful sector dial and lume. Owners note its versatile, do-it-all design with classic proportions and refined details like beveled markers, making it suitable for both formal and casual wear. The watch wears slightly larger than its 36mm case suggests, closer to 38mm, with lugs that taper and curve downward to fit well on smaller wrists. However, the bracelet feels a bit light, some screws are difficult to remove, and the Miyota movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours with potentially offset date numerals. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its dressy sports watch aesthetic and refined details at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's versatile dial and comfortable 36mm sizing are consistently praised. Lume brightness is noted as a potential weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto36mm
Astra36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto80h
Astra
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto100m
Astra50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto$1,125
Astra$599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Thickness
11.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$599
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