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Hamilton · Khaki Aviation

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze

Pilot

$1,795In stock
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Case

Diameter
43mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-lug
52mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Titanium
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
White

Movement

Caliber
ETA 6498-1
Type
Manual
Power reserve
50h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
1
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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Owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Bronze for its romantic aviation appeal, authentic pilot design, and light, versatile case. The dial texture is noted as superior to stock photos, and the tan lume harmonizes with the bronze case. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +1-2s/day. The joy of winding the oversized crown is a recurring positive, though some find it rough initially. The watch is considered good value by some, offering hand-wind and small seconds with heritage, though others feel it shares technology with more affordable models. Concerns are raised about the mineral crystal scratching more easily than sapphire, with one instance of breakage. The bezel's detents are described as unremarkable, and the stock strap has a paper-like feel. Some owners report a 48-click bezel, while others have a 60-click version.

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