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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsPinion Pure Steel

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Yes
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
65h
45h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$1,715

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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