Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman AutovsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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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

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON at true scale

ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.9mm

Thickness

13.1mm

lowest

14mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

52h

MSRP

$1,395

lowest

$5,550

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Longines L836.6

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
13.09mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Caseback
n/a
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Longines L836.6
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
80h
52h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$5,550
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Reviews

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

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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

Owners praise the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its unique "Batman" aesthetic and lightweight composite case, which weighs only 80 grams. The high-beat L836.6 movement is noted for exceptional accuracy, with one owner calling it the cheapest 5Hz option available. The non-rotating bezel is a point of contention, with some finding it a welcome feature and others considering it a deal-breaker that removes its dive watch functionality. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON a surprisingly cool and lightweight watch, with its accurate 5Hz movement being a significant draw.