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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsPraesidus Neptune 44

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Neptune 44
PraesidusNeptune 44
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Neptune 4444mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Neptune 4440h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Neptune 44200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Patina

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$550

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus Neptune 44

The dial details and historical elements, including fragments from Iwo Jima battlefield relics, are praised. The bracelet exhibits rattle. Reviewers disagree on the use of faux patina on the dial.

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