Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsRolex Air-King

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot at true scale

P-40 A-11 Pilot

Rolex Air-King at true scale

Air-King

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

65h

70h

highest

MSRP

$695

lowest

$8,150

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

3230

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
n/a
Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3230
Power Reserve
65h
70h
Jewels
26
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$8,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its smooth manual winding action, bright lume, and good case and bracelet finishing. The grainy textured cream dial is frequently highlighted as stunning and unique, contributing to a comfortable everyday wear. Some owners note a desire for a smaller case size, and one owner experienced the quick-release spring bars digging in with a bracelet that lacks micro-adjustments. Accuracy figures range from -2 seconds/day to excellent timekeeping, with one source citing an impressive 65-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its unique dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Rolex Air-King

The Rolex Air-King is described as a divisive watch, with its busy dial and numerous markings drawing both criticism and praise for its unique, playful, and distinctive aesthetic. Owners appreciate its comfortable wear, good proportions, and legibility, with some highlighting the green and yellow accents and the way light interacts with the dial markers. The Rolex Air-King features the 3230 caliber movement, offering accuracy within +/- 2 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve, and its 12mm thickness allows for easy wear under a cuff. Some owners consider it an underrated daily wear and a fun conversation piece, while others view it as a "spare parts" watch or a model people settle for, and its price is noted as higher than some alternatives. Overall, owners and the community rate the Rolex Air-King highly for its unique and fun design, despite its polarizing dial.

From video reviewers

The Calibre 3230 movement is cited as a key technical detail. The perceived lack of versatility for formal occasions is mentioned as a drawback.

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