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Khaki Aviation

1990s

Pilot's watches with large, legible dials inspired by cockpit instrumentation.

Category
Pilot
Designers
In-house design studio
Case materials
Stainless steel
Sizes
42mm–46mm
Dial
Black with luminous numerals
Crystal
Sapphire
Strap / bracelet
Leather or NATO
Movements
H-40 (Powermatic 80), ETA 7750 chronograph
Movement type
Automatic
Power reserve
60–80 hours
Water resistance
100m
Complications
Date · Chronograph (select models)
Key references
H76525530 Khaki Pilot Pioneer, H76796535 Converto Auto Chrono
Price band
$700–$1,600
The house

Hamilton

American heritage brand famous for military field watches and Hollywood film appearances, now a value-driven Swatch Group label known for long power reserves.

Founded
1892
Founder
Hamilton Watch Company (Lancaster, Pennsylvania founders' group)
Headquarters
Bienne, Switzerland
Signature materials
Stainless steel, PVD-coated steel, titanium
Signature movements
H-10, H-31, H-40 (Powermatic 80-based ETA/Sellita), quartz
Notable designers
In-house design studio