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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsLum-Tec Eclipse

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Eclipse
Lum-TecEclipse
MSRP $695

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Eclipse42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Eclipse40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Eclipse101m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Eclipse$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Thickness
11.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
E6

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$695

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features an 80-hour power reserve and hacking, with quick-set day and date functions. One owner noted aggressive rotor spin during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning if service was needed. A reviewer criticized the day display's proximity to the center pinion, suggesting a date-only function would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto offers practical complications and a substantial power reserve, though the day display's execution is a point of contention.

Lum-Tec Eclipse

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Eclipse for its comfortable, slim profile and thin wearability, with specific commendations for its beautiful dial, good readability, and bracelet design. The knurling on the crown is also noted as a positive feature. Some owners express concern over the 42mm case size and find the dial's font and indices unappealing, though others appreciate the deep-dish slant. One owner notes a slight gap where the lugs meet the bracelet. The Lum-Tec Eclipse e3 variant features a Miyota 9039 movement, a solid bracelet, a sunburst dial, and exceptionally bright lume. Overall, owners rate the Lum-Tec Eclipse highly for its slim design and attractive dial at its price point.

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