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Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT AutovsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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Khaki Navy GMT Auto
HamiltonKhaki Navy GMT Auto
MSRP $1,525
Hull California (Popeye Navy)
SpinnakerHull California (Popeye Navy)
MSRP $375

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Khaki Navy GMT Auto43mm
Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm
Power Reserve
Khaki Navy GMT Auto80h
Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h
Water Resistance
Khaki Navy GMT Auto300m
Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m
MSRP
Khaki Navy GMT Auto$1,525
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
52mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-14
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,525
$375

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What people say

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Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Navy GMT Auto is widely praised for its true GMT function and 80-hour power reserve, with owners noting its excellent quality for the price. Reviewers highlight its legible syringe hands and Arabic numerals, well-functioning inner bezel, and comfortable wearability due to its 12.5mm thickness and brushed case finishing. Some owners report minor cosmetic flaws like paint chips or scrapes, and accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing -5 seconds per day and another noting +5 seconds per 24 hours. The 43mm case is 13.9mm thick, and while some find the slab-sided profile mitigates the perceived height, others note the lug-to-lug measurement can be a stumbling block. The movement is described as nicely decorated, though one owner notes a loud rotor sound, and the lack of AR coating on the sapphire crystal is a drawback for some.

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is noted for its unique design, featuring Popeye's arms as hands, which appeals to owners seeking a bold, quirky piece. Some owners appreciate the watch's solid build, textured dial, applied indices, and applied logo, along with decent SuperLuminova lume on the hands and indices. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve around 40-41 hours. One owner points out an anatomical inaccuracy in the Popeye depiction, with both characters shown with two right arms. Another reviewer notes the 42mm cushion case has a noticeable 15.7mm thickness.

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