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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-50
9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$665

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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