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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Moonphase
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Sellita SW288
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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