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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers EditionvsVaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

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D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
VaerD5 Pacific Anacapa Auto
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Anacapa

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$699

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition

Owners praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its legibility, extensive Super-LumiNova, and broad hands, as well as its unique dial design and cool styling with an hour hand cutout and semi-exposed case back. The titanium case is noted for significantly reducing weight. It is powered by the H-30 calibre, offering an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners feel the price is too high for what is essentially a standard model, while others find the styling justifies the cost, with one noting it was available for under $1,000. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition for its distinctive aesthetic and lightweight titanium construction, with some debate regarding its value proposition.

Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto

The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto is widely praised for its 39mm case size and refined yet rugged case design, with owners noting it wears well and fits perfectly. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the colorful, multi-layer dial, with one specifically appreciating the matte green dial's accenting of other colors. The watch's American assembly is also a point of praise. One owner found the fit superior to a previous Seiko "Baby Hulk." A reviewer noted the bezel numerals lack lume, and the date wheel's three-orange-one-green pattern is described as peculiar. One owner also felt the minute markers seemed oddly placed. The Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto uses a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Pacific Anacapa Auto highly for its wearability and dial design at the price point.

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