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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsSpinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Croft 42 Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft 42 Skeleton
MSRP $435

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Croft 42 Skeleton42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Croft 42 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Croft 42 Skeleton100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Croft 42 Skeleton$435

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Sport
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
SII NH38A
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$435

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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.

Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton

Owners widely report the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton offers good build quality for its price, with some finding it a decent buy on sale. Reviewers note the 42mm case provides significant wrist presence. However, opinions are split on legibility and aesthetics, with some finding it poorly executed and uninteresting while others consider it one of the more legible skeleton watches. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH70 automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve, though one reviewer considered the movement uninteresting. The bracelet and clasp are considered mediocre for the price point. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Croft 42 Skeleton to be a polarizing but potentially good value skeletonized dive watch when purchased on sale, with its build quality being a key positive for many.

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