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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
LonginesULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC30m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$4,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Underside
Both sides
Dial Color
Brown
Silver
Indices
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
L836.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phase display and date indicated by small hand at

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$4,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its high-beat 5Hz movement, offering superior accuracy and a smooth seconds hand, with reviewers noting its TIMELAB certification for chronometer standards. Owners and reviewers alike commend its faithful retro design, capturing beloved 1960s details with modern relevance and a charming appearance. The bracelet is described as comfortable and refined, featuring a micro-adjustment clasp, and the sunray silver dial with sparkling indices is a notable strength. Some owners, however, find the 11mm thickness detracts from a vintage feel, and there is a desire for a no-date version. The 40mm case wears larger than expected, with many suggesting the 37mm version offers superior wearability and fit for most wrists, and its 50m water resistance is considered not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its accurate high-frequency movement and successful retro design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's high-beat movement, certified by TimeLab Geneva as an Ultra-Chronometer, is a notable feature. The relatively high price compared to its competitors is a drawback. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with one reviewer mentioning 41mm and 43mm, and the other mentioning 37mm and 40mm.

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