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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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