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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$463

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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.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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