Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot AutovsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot
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Measurements
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Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto
P-40 A-11 Pilot
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
80h
highest
65h
MSRP
$1,125
$695
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-10
Sellita SW200-1
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto is widely praised for its legibility and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its unisex 36mm sizing. Owners and reviewers note the watch's heritage-inspired design and affordable price point as significant strengths. The H-10 automatic movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Some find the pilot-style hands disproportionate to the 36mm dial, requiring adjustment. One owner found the OEM strap a minor drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Auto highly for its legibility and value at the price.
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.
Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its smooth manual winding action, bright lume, and good case and bracelet finishing. The grainy textured cream dial is frequently highlighted as stunning and unique, contributing to a comfortable everyday wear. Some owners note a desire for a smaller case size, and one owner experienced the quick-release spring bars digging in with a bracelet that lacks micro-adjustments. Accuracy figures range from -2 seconds/day to excellent timekeeping, with one source citing an impressive 65-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its unique dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.
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