Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $975, against $1,320 for the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 — a $345 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical carries a 80-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 run compared to the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical runs a manual (H-50).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0

MSRP $1,320

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

h76419931

MSRP $975

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Atoll 30040mm

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm

Power Reserve

C60 Atoll 30038h

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h

Water Resistance

C60 Atoll 300300m

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m

MSRP

C60 Atoll 300$1,320

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

H-50

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

80h

Jewels

Complications

Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,320

$975

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

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