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Hamilton · Khaki Aviation

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono

Chronograph

$1,995In stock
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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
16mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Beige

Movement

Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
60h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Hamilton

Hamilton's automatic chronograph caliber, based on the Valjoux/ETA 7750, running at 28,800 vph with the base 7750's power reserve of around 44 hours. It powers Hamilton chronographs such as the Intra-Matic Auto Chrono and Khaki Aviation lines (the separate H-21 caliber is the 60-hour extended-reserve version).

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
2
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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02The community take

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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono for its excellent dial legibility and unique, vintage-inspired design, with some noting its thinness and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its charismatic, function-forward military aesthetic and attractive dial execution. The watch is considered a wise starting point for a chronograph under $2,000, with observed accuracy around +/- 4 seconds per day and a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners find the non-screw-down crown limits water confidence, and one reviewer notes the mineral crystal scratches more easily than sapphire. The price is considered a bit punchy by one source. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot Pioneer Auto Chrono highly for its handsome, utilitarian design and value.

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