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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium AutovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto
MSRP $1,675
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto46mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto80h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto1,000m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto$1,675
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
15.95mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Titanium
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
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
$1,675
$388

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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.

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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