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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba AutovsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy Scuba Auto
MSRP $975
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy Scuba Auto40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy Scuba Auto80h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy Scuba Auto100m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Khaki Navy Scuba Auto$975
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.95mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$2,458

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto for its exceptional value, robust construction, and distinctive dial designs, with many highlighting the 80-hour power reserve provided by the H-10 movement. The watch is frequently noted for its utilitarian dial, legible lume, and tactile bezel action. However, the 43mm case size is a recurring point of contention, with several sources deeming it large for everyday wear, though some owners find it comfortable and appreciate its substantial feel. One reviewer points out that the steel bracelet could benefit from a taper and a quick-adjust clasp, and another notes the unlumed bezel pip as a minor area for improvement. Overall, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its strong value and appealing tool-watch aesthetic, with the 43mm case size being the most significant consideration for potential buyers.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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