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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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