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Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsHamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto

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What people say

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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 Navy GMT Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto is widely praised for its true GMT function and 80-hour power reserve, with owners noting its excellent quality for the price. Reviewers highlight its legible syringe hands and Arabic numerals, well-functioning inner bezel, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and brushed case finishing. Some owners report minor cosmetic flaws like paint chips or scrapes, and accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing -5 seconds per day and another noting +5 seconds per 24 hours. The 43mm case is 13.9mm thick, and while some find the slab-sided profile mitigates the perceived height, others note the lug-to-lug measurement can be a stumbling block. The movement is described as nicely decorated, though one owner notes a loud rotor sound, and the lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal is a drawback for some.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal is a strength cited by both reviewers. Both reviewers noted the ETA movement as reliable.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
Khaki Navy GMT Auto43mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
Khaki Navy GMT Auto80h
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
Khaki Navy GMT Auto300m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
Khaki Navy GMT Auto$1,525

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.6mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Hamilton H-14
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$1,525
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