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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman AutovsVario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

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Khaki Navy Frogman Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Frogman Auto
MSRP $1,395
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
Vario1945 D12 Bronze Fumé
MSRP $428

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto41mm
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé37mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto80h
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto300m
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé100m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Frogman Auto$1,395
1945 D12 Bronze Fumé$428

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
13.09mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$428

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto is praised for its wearable 41mm size and graceful silhouette, with reviewers highlighting its clean, date-free dial and well-defined bezel clicks. The H-10 automatic movement provides an 80-hour power reserve. Some reviewers note drawbacks such as a stiff rubber strap and buckle, and bezel grip in wet conditions. The case features brushed surfaces with polished bevels. On balance, reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto highly for its blend of standout design and wearable dimensions.

Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé

Owners widely appreciate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé for its historical representation and the use of two lume colors. The blended branding is considered tasteful by some, though one owner expressed indecision about the logo and crown position. The 37mm bronze case is designed to develop a patina, as are the bronze hands, complementing the gradient matte black dial with faux-patina lume. The Miyota 82S5 automatic movement, however, is noted by owners to be noisy and rattly, with one owner reporting +7 seconds per day accuracy and a 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Vario 1945 D12 Bronze Fumé positively for its aesthetic appeal and historical narrative, despite the noisy movement.

From video reviewers

The bronze case developing a patina is a key aesthetic feature. Reviewers found the value proposition to be good at $428 USD.

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