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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$428

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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.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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