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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsGrand Seiko SBGJ237

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
SBGJ237
Grand SeikoSBGJ237
MSRP $7,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
SBGJ23744.2mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
SBGJ23755h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
SBGJ237200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
SBGJ237$7,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
44mm
44.2mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
9S86
Power Reserve
50h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$7,600

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What people say

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ237

Grand Seiko SBGJ237 owners and reviewers praise its impeccable finishing, Hi-Beat 36,000vph movement, and functional GMT complication. The watch is noted for its good value at €7,000, featuring a stainless steel bracelet with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and a sapphire bezel with a day/night indicator. Reviewers highlight the lovely lume and the bezel's vintage-inspired, asymmetric color split, which uses LumiBrite for low-light legibility. The 9S86 Hi-Beat movement offers impressive accuracy of -5 to +3 seconds per day and a 55-hour power reserve. The SBGJ237 boasts 200-meter water resistance. However, the 44.2mm case size, measuring 14.4mm thick, may require slightly larger wrists, and its elevated crystal and less prominent bezel contribute to a thickness that might feel less substantial in person. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGJ237 for its combination of finishing, movement technology, and GMT functionality at its price point.

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