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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman AutovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Auto
MSRP $1,395
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto41mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto80h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto300m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto$1,395
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.09mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$888

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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 Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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