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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsRZE Fortitude GMT

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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Fortitude GMT
RZEFortitude GMT
MSRP $719

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
Fortitude GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
Fortitude GMT40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
Fortitude GMT200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
Fortitude GMT$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.85mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Red
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$719

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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.

RZE Fortitude GMT

The RZE Fortitude GMT is widely praised for its lightweight titanium construction and durable UltraHex coating, offering exceptional value under $700. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable wearability, with a bracelet featuring a quick-adjust clasp and multiple micro-adjustment positions. The Miyota 9075 flyer GMT movement is noted for its accuracy, with one owner reporting -1 to +1 seconds per day, though another source states a range of -10/+30 seconds per day. The watch's design is appreciated for its soul and attention to detail, including a subtle red crown tube indicator and faceted lugs, and its Nimbus Grey dial features a coarse, sandpaper-like texture and fumé effect. A reviewer points out the rotor can be loud and a smaller screwdriver is needed for sizing, while an owner found the GMT hand lume confusing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Fortitude GMT highly for its comfortable titanium build, durable coating, and excellent value.

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