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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsNodus Sector II Dive GMT

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Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125
Sector II Dive GMT
NodusSector II Dive GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Sector II Dive GMT38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Sector II Dive GMT41h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
Sector II Dive GMT100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125
Sector II Dive GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
12.15mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40
TMI NH34 (GMT)
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$575

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

Nodus Sector II Dive GMT

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT for its solid build, bracelet, and fit and finish for the price, with reviewers noting its well-executed finishing featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. The regulated Seiko NH34 movement is reported to run at +5 seconds per day. Some owners desire a Miyota 9075 movement and lume on the GMT hand, and a reviewer finds the 120-click dive bezel less ideal for GMT functions than a bi-directional 48-click GMT bezel, while the dial's dense Arabic numerals can be overwhelming for some despite good legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Sector II Dive GMT highly for its attractive design and build quality at its price point.

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