Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer (43mm and 38mm)

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KHAKI AVIATION PILOT PIONEER MECHANICAL

Dec 13, 2019

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Written Article: https://www.watchgecko.com/the-hamilton-pilot-pioneer-mechanical/

Today we have Hamilton’s follow up to the Khaki Mechanical that featured in our 10 for 10 series, the new 2019 Pilot Pioneer. Hamilton has looked towards their supplement of Hamilton W10 watches to the armed forces (specifically the Royal Air Force) from the 70s with this release.

Watches from this time period needed to be legible, durable as hell and compact. Let’s see if Hamilton has kept those key features and made them relevant for 2019 wrists…

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The watches shrunken size means it is incredibly comfortable and unobtrusive. 50% of the wearable thickness is down to the crystal, which in day to day wear it’s very easy to forget you’re even wearing the watch as the physical steel visible is so minuscule. The most prominent outcome of this is the watches ability to slip under jacket sleeves easily. Surprisingly it is actually refreshingly versatile as well. Throw it on the right strap and you'll be able to go from daily to evening attire effortlessly. Sure it's not a patch on the Cartier Tank or a Calatrava, but it's not embarrassingly inappropriate.

I threw it on our Besford in Chestnut (more on that in a moment) and it’s versatility increased even more.
 
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homage to WWII watch...luv it...BULLY 1 of 3 mil-spec USA contractors for the war to end all wars
 
A very sharp, Unisex size, mechanical, three hand, from Hamilton.:wink: Thanks Mike.:hat:
 

HAMILTON Khaki Aviation PILOT PIONEER Mechanical 43mm | H76719530 | Unboxing & Review​

Nov 30, 2021

The Lume Room

2021 HAMILTON Khaki Aviation PILOT PIONEER Mechanical (ETA 6498-1) 43mm | H76719530 | Watch Unboxing & Review (RRP £1,080.00)

Inspired by the Model 23, a cutting-edge pocket watch used by U.S. soldiers during WWII, the Khaki Pilot Pioneer's distinctive design is a tribute to Hamilton's aviation and military heritage. The sporty yet refined pilot watch retains an indisputably technical feel with its hand winding mechanical movement, bi-directional rotating bezel and prominent winding crown.

This watch is also available in a bronze case ref H76709530 (RRP £1,305.00) and smaller 38mm variant with an automatic movement ref H76205530 (£855.00)

 
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