Filippo Loreti Watches The RiddlervsHamilton 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.

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler at true scale

The Riddler

Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

13mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$425

lowest

$975

Movement

Seiko NH35

Hamilton H-10

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.95mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$975
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Reviews

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Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler

Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler is described by owners as a cheaply made watch with generic designs, with some suggesting it is a Chinese-made item valued under $100. One owner reported that multiple Filippo Loreti watches, including The Riddler, stopped working within a year, and customer service provided no resolution. Another user noted that images of the watches were removed from the brand's Instagram, hinting at potential licensing issues, and heard claims of the brand being a scam selling Chinese watches as Italian. On balance, owners find Filippo Loreti Watches The Riddler to be a cheaply made item with generic designs, with significant concerns raised about product reliability and customer service.

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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