Archimede Watches Pilot 45vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
Pilot 45
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
53mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
12.1mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
50h
MSRP
$1,115
lowest
$1,575
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
ETA 2893-2
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Archimede Watches Pilot 45 is widely praised for its value and case craftsmanship, with owners highlighting the excellent finishing and clean design. The 45mm case size is noted as suitable for larger wrists, and one owner appreciates the symmetrical sub-second dial and excellent lume. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner experiencing poor timekeeping and intermittent stopping, while another notes it runs at approximately +10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot 45 highly for its casework and value for money.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto for its excellent value and good finishing, with one owner noting its ETA 2893-2 movement and sapphire crystal. Some find the GMT hand's legibility to be an issue, while others find it clear, and the 44mm case size is considered large by some, though wearable for others. One owner notes it functions more as an "office GMT" than a true traveler's GMT. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto highly for its value and solid GMT functionality.
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