Buyalov МодстерvsHamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Buyalov Модстер at true scale

Модстер

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Diameter

40.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.1mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$975

Movement

Miyota 82S0

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.05mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 82S0
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$975
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Buyalov Модстер

Owners praise the Buyalov Модстер for its attractive no-date dial and sapphire crystal, with some noting good case finishing and unique designs. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +17 sec/day and another noting a Miyota 9039 movement. Some find the dial logo distracting and question the "homage" nature and Asian manufacturing, while payment and shipping issues are noted barriers to purchase. Some owners find the watch too massive, though others appreciate its original, rugged design. Overall, owners rate the Buyalov Модстер highly for its attractive design and sapphire crystal at a significantly lower price point than the original.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto as an excellent value proposition under $1,000, highlighting its distinctive design, legible lume, and tactile bezel. Some owners appreciate its 40mm case size for comfortable everyday wear, while others find the 43mm variants feel great on the wrist. The H-10 automatic movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. However, the 43mm case size is noted as large by some, and the steel bracelet could benefit from a taper and a quick-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto highly for its robust tool watch design and impressive value at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers noted the bezel action and bracelet/clasp as points of focus.

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