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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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