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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsBrew Super Metric

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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.

Brew Super Metric

Owners widely praise the Brew Super Metric's unique, asymmetrical, and colorful 70s-inspired design, with many appreciating its finishing and dial details for the price. Some owners find the integrated bracelet can be a hair-puller, and the watch wears larger than its 36mm dimensions due to the square case and bracelet. The lume is noted as weak, and some find the dial graphics busy, though others love the colorful, essence-keeping 2.0 design. On balance, owners rate the Brew Super Metric highly for its distinctive style and value, with many finding it a fun and comfortable daily wearer.

From video reviewers

The Brew Super Metric's Meca-Quartz Chrono functionality is one of the best the reviewer has seen. The watch's unique design is a key part of its charm. The Seiko meca-quartz caliber contributes to its value for the price. The lume could be improved, as it's not as bright as some other watches in its class. The price may not be the cheapest option in its class.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Super Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Super Metric
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Super Metric50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Super Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Thickness
9.95mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Fine-Texture

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
VK68
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$475
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