This is my mini review of The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot 46 millimeter watch. Model number H64715135.
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First off I love this watch, and have wanted it for a long time. I really like pilot watches and especially the "B-Type" dial. So my opinions are probably a little biased but honest. This is my first review ever so I hope you find it worthy of your time.
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Overall it is a beautiful and modern take on the traditional pilot watch. It is clearly modeled after the Type B traditional pilot watches and yet is stylized in a non-traditional way. As many of you already know the 42mm version of this watch was worn by Matthew McConaughey playing the role of "Cooper" in the movie Interstellar. This watch is slightly different and larger at 46mm, with the day and date at the 3 o'clock position as opposed the 12 & 6 o'clock positions of the 42mm version.
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THE DIAL
As I said before the dial is similar to the traditional B-Type Pilot watches, with some important differences. First off the numerals are raised stainless steel indices, and the triangle is pointing downward, this might bother some, but I think of this watch as a stylized version and not an homage to the original pilot watches. Besides I have one of those in my Steinhart Nav-B Uhr B-Type 47mm(which I love). So I actually like Hamilton's modern take on it. I guess that is all a matter of opinion anyway. The hands are also not traditional. They are sword shaped but have a skeleton aspect with the inner part of the seconds hand and the outer part of the hour hand. The small hour markers of the inner dial are perfectly framed by the skeletal frame of the outer hour hand which is a nice touch. The second hand is long and extends all the way to second markers at the very outer edge of the dial perfectly splitting the markers in half from inner to outer. The hour hand tip extends just to the inner edge of the minute indices. The large minute hand extends just past the minute indices and perfectly splits the difference between the inner edge of the 5 minute interval markers and the inner edge of the regular minute markers. The day and date are at the 3 o'clock position with a white background. The traditional "Hamilton" is written just below the 12 o'clock position, and the words "Khaki Automatic" are written just above the 6 o'clock position. To me the meticulous details and measurements, positions and lengths of the dial design are amazing and demonstrate a lot of thought and attention to detail. The raised stainless steel numerals are lightly brushed and reflect light at different angles giving the face of the watch an ever changing look. They are almost always easy to see except in very low light.
Overall the dial is unique, yet still very much a pilot dial. The thin polished bezel really frames the matte black dial well. The flat crystal is sapphire with a AR coating which is clear and ok, but not as good as many I have seen. But it's not bad or overly reflective. The lume is superluminova C1 I believe and is good but not amazing. Lume pic is from the web.
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THE BRACELET
The bracelet is stainless steel with solid, yet not overly thick links. It is perfectly brushed and the inner squares of the links have a polished beveled edge around them which is subtle and looks nice when the lights reflects. The clasp is a simple single step deployment with button pushers and is signed with the word "Hamilton" on the outer side. When opened the stainless steel elbow joint is also signed and very thick and strong, inspiring confidence. The edges of the clasp are beveled and polished while the rest of the surface is brushed. The end links are solid.
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THE CASE
The case is sculpted and curved unlike a traditional pilot. It is brushed in parallel lines that are perfectly straight. There is a beveled edge on the outer edges that is mirror polished and continues into the top of the crown guards. It is 46mm and the "H" signed crown is screw down. It has a display case back with a sapphire crystal which is screwed down. Water Resistance 20 bar (200 m) /290 psi (656.1 ft). The case is 12.5mm thick and sits nicely on my wrist.
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THE MOVEMENT
It houses a Swiss Made Elabore Grade ETA 2836-2 movement visible through the display case back. It is essentially a 2824-2 with the day complication. It is not that decorated except for the "Hamilton" signed rotor. But it is certainly not ugly. I will not go into specifics of the movement as you all know this family of movements very well. Let's just say it's rock solid.
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It retails for $1,045.00
CONCLUSION
To me this is one of the most unique and modern takes on the pilot watch and it can dress up or down very easily. The polished and brushed surfaces work together so well. The stainless steel numerals shine and glimmer as the wrist turns and it adds to the beauty in my opinion. With its place in movie history, modern styling and unique expression of its pilot roots this watch is an absolute winner in my book and one I can confidently say I will keep forever. I hope you liked my totally biased, opinionated review ha ha, it is the first time I have ever reviewed a watch. Thank you for reading it!
First off I love this watch, and have wanted it for a long time. I really like pilot watches and especially the "B-Type" dial. So my opinions are probably a little biased but honest. This is my first review ever so I hope you find it worthy of your time.
Overall it is a beautiful and modern take on the traditional pilot watch. It is clearly modeled after the Type B traditional pilot watches and yet is stylized in a non-traditional way. As many of you already know the 42mm version of this watch was worn by Matthew McConaughey playing the role of "Cooper" in the movie Interstellar. This watch is slightly different and larger at 46mm, with the day and date at the 3 o'clock position as opposed the 12 & 6 o'clock positions of the 42mm version.
I have tried to post pics that show the things I am talking about in my "review".
THE DIAL
As I said before the dial is similar to the traditional B-Type Pilot watches, with some important differences. First off the numerals are raised stainless steel indices, and the triangle is pointing downward, this might bother some, but I think of this watch as a stylized version and not an homage to the original pilot watches. Besides I have one of those in my Steinhart Nav-B Uhr B-Type 47mm(which I love). So I actually like Hamilton's modern take on it. I guess that is all a matter of opinion anyway. The hands are also not traditional. They are sword shaped but have a skeleton aspect with the inner part of the seconds hand and the outer part of the hour hand. The small hour markers of the inner dial are perfectly framed by the skeletal frame of the outer hour hand which is a nice touch. The second hand is long and extends all the way to second markers at the very outer edge of the dial perfectly splitting the markers in half from inner to outer. The hour hand tip extends just to the inner edge of the minute indices. The large minute hand extends just past the minute indices and perfectly splits the difference between the inner edge of the 5 minute interval markers and the inner edge of the regular minute markers. The day and date are at the 3 o'clock position with a white background. The traditional "Hamilton" is written just below the 12 o'clock position, and the words "Khaki Automatic" are written just above the 6 o'clock position. To me the meticulous details and measurements, positions and lengths of the dial design are amazing and demonstrate a lot of thought and attention to detail. The raised stainless steel numerals are lightly brushed and reflect light at different angles giving the face of the watch an ever changing look. They are almost always easy to see except in very low light.
Overall the dial is unique, yet still very much a pilot dial. The thin polished bezel really frames the matte black dial well. The flat crystal is sapphire with a AR coating which is clear and ok, but not as good as many I have seen. But it's not bad or overly reflective. The lume is superluminova C1 I believe and is good but not amazing. Lume pic is from the web.
THE BRACELET
The bracelet is stainless steel with solid, yet not overly thick links. It is perfectly brushed and the inner squares of the links have a polished beveled edge around them which is subtle and looks nice when the lights reflects. The clasp is a simple single step deployment with button pushers and is signed with the word "Hamilton" on the outer side. When opened the stainless steel elbow joint is also signed and very thick and strong, inspiring confidence. The edges of the clasp are beveled and polished while the rest of the surface is brushed. The end links are solid.
THE CASE
The case is sculpted and curved unlike a traditional pilot. It is brushed in parallel lines that are perfectly straight. There is a beveled edge on the outer edges that is mirror polished and continues into the top of the crown guards. It is 46mm and the "H" signed crown is screw down. It has a display case back with a sapphire crystal which is screwed down. Water Resistance 20 bar (200 m) /290 psi (656.1 ft). The case is 12.5mm thick and sits nicely on my wrist.
THE MOVEMENT
It houses a Swiss Made Elabore Grade ETA 2836-2 movement visible through the display case back. It is essentially a 2824-2 with the day complication. It is not that decorated except for the "Hamilton" signed rotor. But it is certainly not ugly. I will not go into specifics of the movement as you all know this family of movements very well. Let's just say it's rock solid.
It retails for $1,045.00
CONCLUSION
To me this is one of the most unique and modern takes on the pilot watch and it can dress up or down very easily. The polished and brushed surfaces work together so well. The stainless steel numerals shine and glimmer as the wrist turns and it adds to the beauty in my opinion. With its place in movie history, modern styling and unique expression of its pilot roots this watch is an absolute winner in my book and one I can confidently say I will keep forever. I hope you liked my totally biased, opinionated review ha ha, it is the first time I have ever reviewed a watch. Thank you for reading it!