Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman AutovsSan Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive at true scale

Gradient Dial Vintage Dive

Diameter

41mm

42.5mm

Thickness

13.1mm

lowest

13.7mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,395

$258

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Seiko NH35

Case

2 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.09mm
13.7mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$258
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Reviews

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto is praised for its wearable 41mm size, graceful silhouette, and robust tool-watch aesthetic, with reviewers highlighting its clean, date-free dial, well-defined bezel clicks, and surprisingly nice crown. Owners and reviewers note the pliable rubber strap and a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement that works well on smaller wrists, alongside a 46mm case option in the line. The watch is powered by the Hamilton H-10 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Some drawbacks noted include a stiff rubber strap, unforgiving buckle, and bezel grip in wet conditions, while one owner found the bezel action a bit stiff. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto highly for its balanced design and wearability at its price point.

San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive

Owners widely report the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B offers good finishing for its price, making it suitable as a beater watch. The 42.5mm case and 300m water resistance provide significant wrist presence, though some owners find the designs lack originality. On balance, owners rate the San Martin Gradient Dial Vintage Dive SN036B highly for its finishing and value as a robust, everyday watch.

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