Side by side

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Seiko NH35
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$399

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical vs Zelos Swordfish Field 38 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.