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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsZelos Helica Moonphase

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Helica Moonphase
ZelosHelica Moonphase
MSRP $1,049

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Helica Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Moonphase
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$1,049

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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 Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

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