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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
44mm
39mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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