Farr + Swit SeaplanevsHamilton 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.

Farr + Swit Seaplane at true scale

Seaplane

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

50.5mm

n/a

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

12.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$845

lowest

$975

Movement

ETA 2824-2

Hamilton H-10

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
50.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gradient Gray to Black
Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$975
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Reviews

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

Farr + Swit Seaplane

Owners widely praise the Farr + Swit Seaplane for its exceptional lume, durable construction, and legible design, highlighting its split-finish dial and comfortable red rubber strap. The ETA 2824-2 movement is noted as a strong point for its price, and the watch is appreciated for its immediate availability. One owner dislikes the deployment clasp on one of the included rubber straps. Overall, owners rate the Farr + Swit Seaplane highly for its robust build and excellent lume at the price point.

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.