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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsZelos Skyraider 2

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
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Skeleton
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Mokume

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2893-2
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$2,399

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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 Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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