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CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic WatchvsHamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto

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CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC diver for its historical significance, build quality, and tool-watch nature, with many finding it comfortable and a go-to piece. Some owners appreciate the fixed springbars for NATO straps and the option of various case finishes. However, the CWC is frequently considered overpriced, with buyers paying a premium for the brand's history and reissue status, especially for the automatic version. The acrylic bezel's durability and the "faux patina" lume color are noted concerns for some. On balance, owners and reviewers find the CWC diver to be a well-built, historically significant tool watch, though many question its value proposition at its price point.

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.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch41mm
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto46mm
Power Reserve
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto80h
Water Resistance
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch300m
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto1,000m
MSRP
RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch$1,875
Khaki Navy Frogman Titanium Auto$1,675

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
46mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
CWC RN81 Clearance Diver Automatic Watch
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$1,675
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