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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsPhoibos Reef Master

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
SII NH38
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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