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Hamilton Khaki Pilot 46mm Automatic Watch
[Ed. note – since I’ve seen Hamilton screw up designs before, I look closely at each new release to make sure they look ‘proper.’ This one is interesting, and actually feels retro in a fresh way. You’ll have to love large applied metal numerals – and I sense the polish on them is “unique.”]A big stainless steel case, wide and easy-to-read dial, military inspired triangular marker at twelve, thick leather strap with rivets. Where have I seen this watch before? Hamilton has not re-invented the wheel with the Khaki Pilot 46. Is is their take on the classic “Big Pilot” style inspired by watches worn by military aviators of the Thirties and Forties. This look has been undertaken by so many manufacturers that it has become almost as iconic as the Submariner style. While there is not much new that can be added to such a watch without looking gimmicky and departing from the true big pilot style, Hamilton has successfully incorporated
Cartier Oops With New Les Must Collection Ad?
The new Les Must collection from Cartier is a redo on an older Les Must collection from “back then.” I think it was from the early 80s. Not that the collection looks the same, but the name has been re-used. That is fine. I believe the collection is a little bit more ‘affordable’ than most new Cartier products, as a way of helping to hedge a large consumer neglect of luxury purchases – the recession really slammed the industry.To get people excited about new products (or at least aware of then), watch makers need to advertise. This is clear. How they advertise varies greatly. Most of it in my opinion is rubbish. Never really does a good job of getting people excited about the products. At least not people like me. I prefer to see items in their “natural environment.” Otherwise watch makers actually do something that is really funny, or just plain odd. Which is amusing because they are typically so conservative. At least Cartier is. Well Cartier