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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$428

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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 VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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