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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto as an underrated, value-packed GMT with good finishing and a sapphire crystal, powered by an ETA 2893-2 movement. Some find the GMT hand obscures legibility, while others consider it legible and appreciate the slim design, though its 44mm size is noted as large by some. One owner describes it as functioning more as an "office GMT" than a traveler's GMT. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto highly for its excellent value and GMT functionality.

MKII Key West

Owners widely praise the MKII Key West for its true gilt dial and modest 39mm case size, making it a comfortable daily wear. Some owners note the ETA 2893-2 GMT movement and 20mm strap width as appealing features. Criticisms include the absence of a lumed bezel and cyclops, extended wait times, and a price point of $1600 USD. On balance, owners consider the MKII Key West a grail watch due to its vintage aesthetics and wearability.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Key West40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Key West
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Key West200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Key West$1,694

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,694
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