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Considering the 36mm Khaki Navy Pioneer

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#1 ·
Hi, all!

I'm new to the world of watches and I've been perusing the WUS forum for a while, learning about all the different offerings. One watch that's caught my eye is the Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer with its wire lugs and clean, marine-style dial.

I'm looking at the Lady's Navy Pioneer and am trying to decide between the two color options: rose gold case with rose gold hands and the silver case with blue hands. I really like the rose gold color and feel​ like it adds a more feminine touch to watch. However, I love the contrast of the blue hands on the silver watch.

I haven't been able to find much info on the details of the watch, besides what I've gleaned from the Hamilton site. Does anyone know if the crown is also screw down like the bigger version.

One more thing, I've read that the watch wears smaller than the listed size due to the wire lugs. Should I consider the larger 43mm version? How much smaller does it wear? I'm guessing no smaller than 40mm at most? I'm mainly considering this option because of it's availability and the lower price compared to the smaller version. I've got a 5.75-ish wrist, so not quite sure if it'll sit well on me.

Thanks in advance for any insight on this!

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#4 ·
Also consider the 40mm version with the small seconds. That sounds like it would be perfect for you.

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Thanks for the reply! I'm not a big fan of the subdial look. I found a picture somewhere online of a woman wearing it and you're right, it looked quite good.

The 40mm does not have a screw down crown like the 43mm. I'm not sure about the 36mm.

In any size, I agree that the blued hands on silver dial are absolutely stunning.

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I haven't been able to find many pictures of any of these watches on a woman or even a 6" wrist. I wonder if anyone on here can help with that... The blued hands are part of the distinctiveness of a marine-style/deck watch, so I'll likely go with that option. I'll have to save a rose gold watch for another future purchase. [emoji4]

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#8 · (Edited)
I felt the need to update this thread with a picture of my decision, it seems to be the courtesy extended in return for advice around here.

I decided to go with the 36mm Hamilton Ladies Navy Pioneer. I came to the realization recently that I was never a fan of the small seconds to begin with, so why even consider it? I'm very happy with my decision. Even at 36mm, it seems to have a large presence on my wrist.

And so, here is my pictorial introduction into the Hamilton club. [emoji1]

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Those blue hands...[emoji7]
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#17 ·
Thanks! I'm very glad I stuck with the 36mm too. Those wire lugs stuck out further than I expected, so I'm surprised the watch looks bigger on me than I imagined.

I like guys with hairy arms, but I think I've had my fill after seeing all the pictures of them here. =p

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#15 ·
Congratulations! It looks great! Having seen the pictures, I think you chose the right size. Enjoy the watch... I wear my 43mm about every other day, and I still regularly stop to look at the blue hands in the light at different angles. It's a beautiful effect that's hard to fully appreciate in pictures.

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#18 ·
Congratulations! It looks great! Having seen the pictures, I think you chose the right size. Enjoy the watch... I wear my 43mm about every other day, and I still regularly stop to look at the blue hands in the light at different angles. It's a beautiful effect that's hard to fully appreciate in pictures.

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Thanks! I did the same thing yesterday, admiring the way the hands looked with the change in lighting. The way they gleam when lit properly...Mmmm. Needless to say, I didn't get too much work done.

Excellent choice. The history of that watch is quite interesting. A watch that I would love to have in my collection one day. Classic, clean design. Beautiful on leather.

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Thank you! Its history was part of the reason I wanted the watch and I share the same feelings with you on it. Hope you get to add it to your collection soon!

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#19 ·
Very nice choice. That's a n old-fashioned and elegant look, should go with a variety of occasions and attire! Well done, miss. :)


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#20 ·
Very nice choice. That's a n old-fashioned and elegant look, should go with a variety of occasions and attire! Well done, miss. :)

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Thank ya! I've been thinking about different strap combinations. I'm already waiting for one to arrive in the mail. [emoji1]

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I've been wearing it pretty much every day lately. Here are a few pictures that I've posted to the WRUW threads. Just about all of them are taken at the same place indoors. It's been gloomy the past few days so nothing in sunlight yet. Any particular lighting you'd want to see the watch under? I can try to get some pictures for you.
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#25 ·
It looks like it's tough to get exposure right to properly convey the hands. So often, cameras don't seem to have the dynamic range and that brilliant blue (I'm assuming, from the stock shots and occasional user pic) just turns black. I need to see if any of the local ADs have one of these to peep at. Then again, my lust for this watch has cooled enough so that it's bearable to be without it for the time being, so maybe I should hold off on seeing one in person. ;)
 
#27 ·
Hah! You two are such enablers. This one has really grabbed my attention (specifically the 36mm version). I agree; I think if I saw one in person it would be a difficult temptation to avoid!

Photos in bright sunlight would be awesome, but don't go out of your way for it. :)


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#29 ·
Hah! You two are such enablers. This one has really grabbed my attention (specifically the 36mm version). I agree; I think if I saw one in person it would be a difficult temptation to avoid!

Photos in bright sunlight would be awesome, but don't go out of your way for it. :)

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I had a hard time finding an AD that had the 36mm in stock, so that might not be something you'd have to worry about. =)

I don't mind going out of my way to share my excitement with others, so request noted!
You temptress, you. ;) I literally got my Khaki Aviation two days ago and you're trying to wedge another must-have Hamilton in to my life!
LOL. That's the whole reason you're on WUS, isn't it? [emoji106]

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#30 ·
Oooh, looks nice on the perlon, @SillyGoose. Eulit? ;)


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