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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
SII NH35A
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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