Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Automatic Black Dial Leather Strap Men\'s Watch H64715535 RRP £825 The Background: This Hamilton Khaki Pilot Day Date Watch H64715535 is keeping the spirit of early aviation alive with the Khaki Pilot Day Date Auto. It is Based on the design of cockpit instruments, and sporting white details against a dark dial, it\'s a throwback to the first days of flight. It provides the wearer with the genuine of being an early American pilot. The Case: It features an oversized 46mm brushed stainless steel case and a see-through case back offering an uninterrupted view of the automatic movement. It consists of a smaller fixed bezel, which fits with the aviation design, as the size of the dial is maximised in order to allow for greater legibility. The bezel is brushed which creates a beautiful contrast against the rest of the polished case. Notably, sapphire crystal glass has been applied which provides the watch with added resistance to scratching and shattering. Also, a screw down crown is also present besides the 3 o\'clock mark. The Dial: The size of the dial gives the watch a real presence. The design of the dial is attractive and very easy to read. As is true with many aviation watches, the hour numerals are displayed on the inner dial, with minutes on the outer dial. The minute numerals have been applied, which underscores the detail that has gone into producing this watch. There is a day date window present at the 3 o\'clock mark in the inner perimeter of the watch. The hands are lume coated and are interesting in their design, as they are partly cut out in order to accommodate the reversed positions of the minutes and hours. The Hamilton logo, as well as Khaki Aviation, sit proudly within the inner dial. The Strap: The calf skin strap provides the watch with a complete look. It compliments the black dial, whilst accentuating the silver indices and case. It also gives the watch a vintage feel, as Hamilton intended. The contrast stitching is another aesthetically pleasing feature. It fastens using a pin buckle clasp. The Movement: Exclusive H-30 automatic caliber movement powers the watch, which provides it with a astounding 80 hour power reserve. It includes a hacking feature that stops the second hand while the time is being set in order to increase accuracy, an important function for actual military pilots who used these watches during the World Wars. Key Features: H-30 Caliber 80 Hour Power Reserve Day/Date Display Stainless Steel Case Saphire Crystal Glass Automatic Movement 46mm Case 200m Water Resistant Brown Leather Strap 22mm Lug Width Pin Buckle Khaki Aviation Collection H600.647.101 Strap     The Family: Khaki Aviation Are you looking for the perfect Swiss pilot’s watch? With Hamilton\'s prestigious heritage of serving the flying community Hamilton aviator watches are reliable and have a reputation for accuracy. Whether you’re looking for an automatic watch, GMT watch or pilot’s chronograph, you’ll find the ideal watch in this collection of precision timepieces made for professional pilots. Adventure meets accuracy in Khaki Aviation watches. The Brand: Hamilton Since its foundation in 1892, Hamilton Watch Company have developed a reputation for being a provider of accurate timekeeping. Hence they earned the title of “The Watch of Railroad Accuracy\", as a result of their highly accurate pocket watches. Hamilton earned a place in history, as they found themselves suppliers of watches to the US military in both world wars.The US Naval Lab invited the Hamilton Watch Company to create an American made chrono. There was a shortage of chronos available to the US Government during the First World War. Therefore they had to rely solely on European made pieces.For this reason Hamilton agreed in 1941 to undertake the work. Moreover, by 1944 Hamilton had produced more than 10,000 Chronometers in aid of the American War effort. Hamilton have developed a close relationship over the years with Hollywood. Hamilton watches have featured in over 450 films, beginning in 1951 with the Frogman watch. Other films include: Elvis Presley in 1961’s \'Blue Hawaii\' and in \'2001: A Space Odyssey\'. Furthermore, Hamilton have featured in films such as \'Interstellar\' and \'The Martian\'. In 2003 Hamilton moved their headquarters to a facility in Switzerland. They are still a global force within the timepiece industry. This is because Hamilton watches offer a combination of American heritage, Swiss internal workings and a touch of Hollywood flair. If you have any questions please click here Click here to join our facebook and Instagram !