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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsVario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

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
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
Vario1918 SG60 Merlion Trench
MSRP $428

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench100m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
1918 SG60 Merlion Trench$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
44mm
37mm
Thickness
12.1mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$428

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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.

Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench

The Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench is widely seen as a commemorative keepsake, particularly for those celebrating Singapore's 60th anniversary or born in 1965. Reviewers note its vibrant red enamel dial and 37mm steel case with fixed wire lugs, along with 100m water resistance. One owner reported the watch is "patina-ing well" after three years, and the Miyota 82S5 movement is considered a reliable, cost-effective base. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Vario 1918 SG60 Merlion Trench as a unique souvenir and tribute piece, with its distinctive enamel dial being a key draw.

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