Show You The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Mens Replica

Show You The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Mens Replica

In anticipation of Baselworld 2016, we see the re-release of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, a purpose-built diver that was the choice of the U.S. Navy in the first half of the 20th century for its tactical dive teams. It was also an important model in the history of Hamilton on the silver screen, being the first Hamilton mens replica watch from the brand to appear in a motion picture. The movie was, fittingly enough, The Frogman, a 1951 release about the U.Show You The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Mens ReplicaS. Navy’s Underwater Demolition Team.

The flagship version of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman re-release has a 46mm titanium case with a red, unidirectional rotating bezel marking out 60 minutes and ten-minute integers in a clear, retro-militaristic font, with a triangular indicator replacing the zero/sixty marker. The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman has a black dial with applied indexes with Super-LumiNova luminescence. The hour and minute hands are sizeable and feature the same luminescence as the dial, and there is a small date window between four and five o’clock. The crystal is sapphire with an antireflective coating. Immediately noticeable is the locking crown guard which, in addition to the black rubber strap, hints at serious diving abilities.

With water-resistance to 1,000 meters, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman replica watch lives up to the promises its design makes for it. It also features a helium escape valve for regulating internal/external pressures experienced while diving. The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman replica watch is powered by the H-10 automatic caliber movement and has an 80-hour power reserve.

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Obviously, the market for dive replica watches is incredibly dense and Hamilton is going head-to-head with a number of different capable manufacturers with this replica watch. The Tag Heuer Aquaracer, while only water-resistant to 300 meters and priced higher, has a more subdued design which could allow it to be worn more casually in environments where the Frogman would stand out. It is a similar story with the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman and the Tudor Pelagos or one of the Tudor Heritage Black Bay replica watches. These could potentially be unfair comparisons because of the price differences, but since this is the territory Hamilton is entering with their dive replica watches, it will require a hands-on to see how the build and design compares to the Swiss rivals. The Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman can also be compared to dive replica watches from Oris and Squale priced at or below the Frogman with similar technical features and attractive designs.

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Show You The Hamilton Pan Europ Automatic Replica Watch

Show You The Hamilton Pan Europ Automatic Replica Watch

The Hamilton Pan Europ replica watch was introduced in 1971, and in recent years it has come back to life. The Chronograph version was redone and re-issued in 2011, and for 2014 Hamilton offers a non-chronograph version.

As mentioned, the original Hamilton Pan Europ replica wristwatch— introduced in 1971, and featuring a cushion-shaped case — was one of the very first automatic chronographs. The layout of pushers and crown was similar to that of other iconic chronographs of that era, such as the (TAG) Heuer Autavia and Silverstone and the Breitling Chrono-Matic.

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The Hamilton Pan Europ replica wristwatch also comes with a rotating bezel, marked with a diver-style minute-track. However, it should not be regarded as a professional diving instrument with its 50-meter water resistance. The total package of the Hamilton Pan Europ is well executed: it has two straps (and the tool to change them), one of which is an absolute winner, with crisp lines and a good build quality, all for a very approachable price point.

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Surrounding the blue dial of this replica wristwatch is a white chapter ring, with minute markers all around. The first quarter of the chapter ring, between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock is in red, while the rest is in black. The chapter ring also gives away space to the wedge-shaped hour markers with applied luminous material. The straight hour and minute hands also feature luminous material. To finish off the dial, Hamilton has opted for slender, inconspicuous markings, with the only text reading “Hamilton,” “Automatic,” “Pan Europ,” and “Swiss Made.”

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The 42-mm steel, cushion-shaped case of the Hamilton Pan Europ replica wristwatch is reminiscent of 1970s racing chronographs and features brushed surfaces and polished edges. At 10.41 mm, the new Pan Europ replica wristwatch is not quite as thick as last year’s chronograph version. The polished bezel, with an aluminum insert in blue, also feels sturdy. It rotates counterclockwise, with 120 sharp clicks.