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Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto as an underrated, value-packed GMT with good finishing and a sapphire crystal, powered by an ETA 2893-2 movement. Some find the GMT hand obscures legibility, while others consider it legible and appreciate the slim design, though its 44mm size is noted as large by some. One owner describes it as functioning more as an "office GMT" than a traveler's GMT. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto highly for its excellent value and GMT functionality.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
ETA 2893-2
Power Reserve
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$1,575
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