Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical ChronovsOllech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono at true scale

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

Ollech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733 at true scale

FLIEGER V7733

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

14.3mm

14mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

60h

n/a

MSRP

$2,445

n/a

Movement

Hamilton H-51

Valjoux 7733

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
14.35mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-51
Valjoux 7733
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,445
n/a
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono is widely praised for its authentic military design, attractive dial execution, and intriguing asymmetrical case. Owners and reviewers alike highlight the satisfying manual winding action and the finely brushed case finishing. Some owners note the watch's value proposition. Accuracy figures reported range from +5 to +7 seconds per day. The watch features a 40mm case. Caveats include the mineral crystal, which some prefer to be sapphire, and the lume, which is described as weak by several sources. The included strap is frequently criticized for being stiff, uncomfortable, or too long, with many preferring it on a NATO strap. The "Old Radium" lume choice is noted as potentially humorous given historical context, and one reviewer disliked the "Mechanical" text on the dial.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design referencing a 1970s RAF model is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses or specific points of disagreement.

Ollech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733

Owners widely praise the Ollech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733's chronograph pushers, with one owner calling them the nicest they have tried. The watch is considered comfortable and sharp for casual wear, though some find the ticking loud and the winding action stiff. Accuracy is reported at +5 seconds per day, and the 38mm case is noted as sleek. The Ollech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733 is seen as a good buy for personal enjoyment rather than investment, with used examples trading around $400. Overall, owners appreciate the Ollech & Wajs FLIEGER V7733 for its enjoyable chronograph function and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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