Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer 38mm Watch

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Pilot watch with a powerful automatic movement

Aviation and watches have deeply intertwined histories—the first men’s wristwatch was designed for aviation pioneer Alberto Santos-Dumont in 1904—and the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer takes its inspiration from another piece of pilot watch history: The Model 23 pocket watch Hamilton developed for U.S. Navy and Air Force navigators in the 1940s. Ultra-legible numerals, cathedral hands, and a railway track outer scale pay tribute to the original mil-spec pocket watch, but inside, the powerful H-10 movement embraces the precision of modern technology. Finished with a comfortable and stylish leather strap, this watch is ready for any adventure, whether you’re on the ground or 33,000 feet in the air.

Features

• Sporty yet refined watch inspired by timepieces issued to U.S. servicemen in the 1940s
• 38 mm stainless steel case with three-hand display
• Bold numerals and cathedral hands pay homage to vintage military timepieces
• Contrasting snail and pearled patterns inspired by classic American watches
• Automatic H-10 movement offers reliable timekeeping
• Includes a leather strap for a comfortable feel and a vintage look
• Power reserve of 80 hours
• Made in Switzerland

Materials

• Watch Case: Stainless steel
• Crystal: Sapphire glass
• Watch Band: Leather

Specs

Watch Case Size	38 mm
Watch Case Thickness	11.4 mm
Buckle Width	16 mm
Lug Width	18 mm
Power Reserve	80 hours
Movement	H-10
Case Material	Stainless steel
Dial Color	Black
Crystal	Sapphire glass
Buckle Type	Pin Buckle
Water Resistance	100 m / 328 ft

About Hamilton

For over 130 years, Hamilton has equipped heroes of all stripes with the timepieces so instrumentally precise, the U.S. Navy’s own testing methods proved inadequate. Hamilton pocket watches accurately timed early American railroads, greatly helping to reduce accidents and earning the title “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy.” They were also relied upon by U.S. soldiers—over the course of both World Wars—to ensure more made it home. In the early days of aviation, Hamilton watches accompanied the first aviator to the North Pole, promised safe passage to the pilots that flew the first flight from California to Hawaii, and kept official time for the first coast-to-coast route from New York to San Francisco. Currently, they grace the wrists of world-renowned Swiss mountain rescue teams.

As if that isn’t an impressive-enough resume, Hamilton also has a thriving career in cinema, appearing on the silver screen over 500 times. Standout performances include the Christopher Nolan-commissioned “The Murph” watch in 2014’s Interstellar, the “Ventura” watch worn by Agents in every installment of the Men in Black franchise, and most recently, Nolan again commissioned Hamilton to source their vintage timepieces to adorn the wrists of Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, and Matt Damon’s characters in Oppenheimer. No big deal.