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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman AutovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Auto
MSRP $1,395
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto41mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto300m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto$1,395
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.09mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$388

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto is praised for its wearable 41mm size and graceful silhouette, with reviewers highlighting its clean, date-free dial and well-defined bezel clicks. The H-10 automatic movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note drawbacks such as a stiff rubber strap and buckle, and bezel grip in wet conditions. The case features brushed surfaces with polished bevels. On balance, reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto highly for its blend of standout design and wearable dimensions.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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