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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.

Vaer G2 Pacific GMT

Owners widely praise the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT for its value, balancing quality, design, and wearability at its price point. One owner notes the dial can appear cloudy at certain angles. The watch utilizes a Swiss Ronda quartz GMT movement for reliable multi-time zone timekeeping. On balance, owners rate the Vaer G2 Pacific GMT highly for its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The USA assembly and accessible price point are key strengths. Reviewers noted the bezel action.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto42mm
G2 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto80h
G2 Pacific GMT
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto100m
G2 Pacific GMT150m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto$1,125
G2 Pacific GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.85mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$399
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