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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono for its excellent dial legibility and unique, vintage-inspired design, with some noting its thinness and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its charismatic, function-forward military aesthetic and attractive dial execution. The watch is considered a wise starting point for a chronograph under $2,000, with observed accuracy around +/- 4 seconds per day and a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners find the non-screw-down crown limits water confidence, and one reviewer notes the mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire. The price is considered a bit punchy by one source. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono highly for its handsome, utilitarian design and value.

anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain for its artistic haute horological experience, sublime design, and exceptional craftsmanship, highlighting the hand-finished, carved, and curved lugs. Reviewers note the deep, glossy black porcelain dial with pad-printed gold numerals and hand-painted lume, though dimples from the traditional production process are visible in certain lighting. The watch features a 39.5mm brushed steel case, a sapphire caseback revealing the La Joux-Perret G101 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, and 50-meter water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain highly for its unique dial material and detailed case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The anOrdain Model 2 Porcelain's handmade enamel dial is a notable strength, praised by multiple reviewers for its unique, subtle color shift. A potential drawback is the relatively modest water resistance of 50 meters, which may be a trade-off for the watch's focus on aesthetics. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it's somewhat large.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono41mm
Model 2 Porcelain36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono60h
Model 2 Porcelain68h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono100m
Model 2 Porcelain50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono$1,995
Model 2 Porcelain$2,356

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
16mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Beige
Model 2 Porcelain

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
La Joux-Perret G101
Power Reserve
60h
68h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,356
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