A Week On The Wrist: Hamilton Khaki Pioneer Pilot Automatic Chronograph
Hamilton introduced the Khaki Pioneer Pilot at Basel earlier this year as an homage to the brand's notable history in aviation watches. This is a history that dates back nearly a hundred years, beginning with a Hamilton aeronautical watch accompanying the first American Airmail flight between Washington and New York. By the 30s, Hamilton was the official watch of commercial airlines including TWA, United, and Northwest. This laid the groundwork for military issue timepieces in WWII the second half of the twentieth century, which is the era that provides inspiration for the Khaki Pioneer Pilot we see today.The early 70s is a period we've seen Hamilton draw contemporary parallels before, such as the popular Pan Europe of 2011 . Another iconic 70s watch from the brand, a dual register chronograph rocking a Valjoux 7733, was built for the RAF. This is the watch that provides direct lineage to the Khaki Pioneer Pilot, which retains nearly all the charm of the original. I spent a wee

Speedy Legends...
Love these, wore them both today!EricE

The Perfet Patek
In my humble opinion the 5159 is the perfect Patek.Why?It is a grand complication.It is an officers case.It's is in white gold.It is on a leather strap.It has the Calatrava deployment clasp.It's quite small.It has a vintage feel.All adding up to the ethos of what a Patek should be.

Will you purchase the new SS GMT even if the bezel is purple/cranberry?
I was so excited about the new GMT red/blue until someone posted what looked to be a real life pic.

better than Rolex
hey guys i wanted to know which brands do u consider better than Rolex. i know a lot of ppl are going to say to each its own but im sure there is a brand that hands down make rolex look like a casio or timex... just wanted ur opinons what a step up from rolex would be i know there must be tons.