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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsHELM Vanuatu

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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