Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba AutovsShiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

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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 Scuba Auto at true scale

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB at true scale

Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

12.9mm

lowest

13.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

41h

MSRP

$975

$508

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Seiko NH35

Case

3 specs
Thickness
12.95mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
904L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$975
$508
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Reviews

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

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.

Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB

Owners widely praise the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB for its dial printing, insert, and rehaut finishing, with one owner noting good timegrapher numbers. One owner found the watch waterproof after five days, and another reported it was still running on day six. Some owners note a slightly off-centered 12 marker, and one felt the crystal was not the best, though still looked great. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the bracelet quality. Overall, owners rate the Shiro Kara Daibāzu: Hulk SUB highly for its dial, insert, and rehaut finishing, with some noting good water resistance.

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