Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date AutovsZelos Thresher 41 GMT

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Measurements
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Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto

Thresher 41 GMT
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
n/a
MSRP
$1,125
$849
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Miyota 9075
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto is praised as a strong entry-level Swiss pilot watch. Reviewers note the 80-hour power reserve, hacking, and quick-set day and date functions. One owner observed the rotor spinning aggressively during hand-winding at certain angles, questioning potential service needs. The day display's proximity to the center pinion is a point of criticism, with a suggestion that a date-only function might have been preferable. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day Date Auto highly for its robust feature set and value as an accessible pilot watch.
Owners praise the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its creative designs, titanium construction, and amazing lume. The double Mother of Pearl dial offers dynamic color shifts, though it can be reflective in direct sun. Some find the 24-hour numerals difficult to read, and the worldtimer bezel busy, with the GMT function also noted as slightly less easy to read. The bezel-based world timer requires manual adjustment for independent GMT use. Overall, owners appreciate the Zelos Thresher 41 GMT for its unique design and light titanium build, despite some legibility concerns.
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