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Hamilton Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT AutovsZelos Swordfish 3

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Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto
MSRP $1,575
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto44mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto50h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto100m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
Khaki Aviation Khaki Pilot GMT Auto$1,575
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
12.1mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
2893-2
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,575
$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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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