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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 PilotvsSeiko 5KX

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P-40 A-11 Pilot
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot
MSRP $695
5KX
Seiko5KX
MSRP $350

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-40 A-11 Pilot38mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
P-40 A-11 Pilot65h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
P-40 A-11 Pilot100m
5KX100m
MSRP
P-40 A-11 Pilot$695
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Screw Down with Sapphire Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Brown
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-2 b
4R36
Power Reserve
65h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$350

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot for its great size, comfortable bracelet, phenomenal timekeeping, simple design, and great craftsmanship. One owner notes the finishing is sharp. Some users wish for a smaller size, and one owner points out the quick-release spring bars can dig in while the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot highly for its great size and phenomenal timekeeping.

Seiko 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

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