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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsHELM Vanuatu Titanium

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
Vanuatu Titanium
HELMVanuatu Titanium
MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Vanuatu Titanium42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Vanuatu Titanium40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Vanuatu Titanium300m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Vanuatu Titanium$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
12.1mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Seiko Instruments NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$350

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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.

HELM Vanuatu Titanium

The HELM Vanuatu Titanium is widely praised by owners for its lightweight titanium construction, brushed gunmetal finish, simple design, legible hands and markers, and excellent lume, offering significant value at $300. Owners note the watch looks good in person and express enthusiasm for their existing Vanuatu Ti models. Some owners wish for Miyota 9x movements in place of the NH series. The unhardened titanium scratches easily, and the 42mm case may be too large for smaller wrists. A significant drawback is the long waiting list. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu Titanium highly for its lightweight titanium build and excellent lume at the price point.

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