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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers EditionvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition42mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition80h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition100m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto - Air-Glaciers Edition$1,575
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-30
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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