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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.85mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$2,100

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto features an 80-hour power reserve and hacking, with quick-set day and date functions. One owner noted aggressive rotor spin during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning if service was needed. A reviewer criticized the day display's proximity to the center pinion, suggesting a date-only function would have been preferable. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto offers practical complications and a substantial power reserve, though the day display's execution is a point of contention.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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