Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot vs Marathon Navigator

Both are pilot / aviation watches — here's how the specs differ and which to pick.

Last verified 2026-06-11 · specs from manufacturer data · tier = price band, confirm the live price at the retailer

Spec	Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot	Marathon Navigator
Movement	Automatic	Quartz
Water resistance	100m	60m
Case size	42mm	41mm
Crystal	sapphire	acrylic
Style	Pilot / aviation	Pilot / aviation
Price tier	Upper	Mid

Which should you buy?

• the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot is mechanical (automatic) for the enthusiast feel and no battery; the Marathon Navigator is quartz for accuracy and low maintenance
• the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot takes more water (100m) — the one to pick if you actually swim or dive
• the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot has a sapphire crystal — more scratch-resistant for daily wear
• the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot wears 42mm vs the Marathon Navigator's 41mm — choose by wrist size
• the Marathon Navigator sits in the lower price tier (Mid) if budget leads

Where to buy

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FAQ

What's the difference between the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot and the Marathon Navigator?
Both are pilot / aviation watches. The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot is automatic, 100m water resistance, 42mm, sapphire crystal; the Marathon Navigator is quartz, 60m water resistance, 41mm, acrylic crystal.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot or the Marathon Navigator?
The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot, rated 100m, versus 60m on the other. Pick 100m or higher for swimming and 200m+ for diving.

Which is better value, the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot or the Marathon Navigator?
The Marathon Navigator is the lower-priced tier; the other steps up in build for more money — confirm both live prices at the retailer.

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