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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hull

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Hull100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Volcanic Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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