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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date AutovsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
12.15mm
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
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$399
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