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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black AutomaticvsSeiko Astron

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P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
Astron100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
10.8mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Super-clear coating
Indices
Applied
Lume
X1 C3
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$895
$2,500

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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