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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer MechanicalvsAevig Thule GMT

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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical for its superior fit and finish, clean and unique design, and overall value, with one owner calling it a significant step up in build quality. The watch measures 36mm wide with a 41.7mm lug-to-lug and 12.8mm thickness. Some owners express concern over its mineral crystal, with one noting the bezel's detents are "kinda whatever." On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical highly for its build quality and value proposition.

Aevig Thule GMT

Owners widely praise the Aevig Thule GMT for its 70s-inspired design, lightweight titanium case with a hardness coating, and the accurate NH34 movement running at 1-2 seconds fast per day. The watch also features fantastic AR coating, a quick-release bracelet, and excellent customer service. Some wish for sharper case angles and polished details to enhance its dressier appeal, and macro photos suggest potential irregularities on the hour markers. Overall, owners rate the Aevig Thule GMT highly for its vintage charm and practical features at an affordable price.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical36mm
Thule GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical80h
Thule GMT70h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical100m
Thule GMT100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical$975
Thule GMT$755

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9.95mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-50
Seiko NH34
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$755
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