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Archimede Watches Pilot TitaniumvsHamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto

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What people say

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Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium for its excellent value and appealing aesthetic compared to other titanium options. The 42mm case is noted to fit comfortably on a 7-inch wrist, with the crown proving to be a practical size in person. Reviewers highlight the highly legible dial, and one owner specifically appreciates the inclusion of a date function. The brand is recognized for producing exceptionally well-built watches. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Titanium highly for its value and wearability.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Titanium42mm
Khaki Navy GMT Auto43mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Titanium
Khaki Navy GMT Auto80h
Water Resistance
Pilot Titanium
Khaki Navy GMT Auto300m
MSRP
Pilot Titanium$1,231
Khaki Navy GMT Auto$1,525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW216-1
Hamilton H-14
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,231
$1,525
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