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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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