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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium AutovsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
MSRP $1,675
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto46mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto80h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto1,000m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto$1,675
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
15.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$2,458

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto for its durability, bold design, and titanium case construction, with some noting its comfortable wearability and precise +2 seconds per day accuracy. Reviewers highlight the 46mm model's 1000m water resistance and 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement. However, the large 46mm case size is frequently cited as a drawback for everyday wear, and some find the rubber strap stiff, the bezel grip challenging when wet, and the crown difficult to grip. One owner reports that the lume is not strong. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto for its robust build and dive-ready specifications, with the primary caveat being its substantial case dimensions.

From video reviewers

The bezel action and dial are highlighted as strengths. The watch's size, specifically its thickness and lug-to-lug measurement, is a shared concern. Reviewers disagreed on the oversized crown lock, with one finding it a drawback and another not mentioning it.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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