7 Best Hamilton Khaki Navy Watches for the Diving Devotees
By James Njau
Founded in 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company has been producing cutting-edge watches with a remarkable sense of style, making it one of the most popular watch brands amongst the military since World War I.
The popularity of its watches has risen through the military inspiration, giving way to some of Hamilton’s iconic collections. One of which is the iconic Hamilton Khaki Navy. The collection holds a lot of reputation among watch enthusiasts, although its original bond was with the American Navy Forces.
Hamilton Khaki Navy: A Frogman’s Watch
In all the watch collections that Hamilton has ever produced, the Hamilton Khaki Navy has maintained its touch of the military grade and class. With this in mind, the Hamilton Khaki Navy watches guarantee a hi-tech, waterproof system and efficient operation even in the most daring depths that a diver can reach.
Most of the watches featured in this collection can be underwater up to a kilometre deep, and the best of them reaches a maximum water-resistance of 1,000 metres and more.
Hamilton khaki navy features a wide range of timepieces that have distinctive features. Here are seven of the best.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic H77725335
Behind the Hamilton Khaki Navy Automatic H77725335 timepiece is a robust dive watch with a uni-directional rotating bezel. The watch, also known as the ‘Frogman’, features a black dial with luminous silver-toned hands and index hour marks. After 70 years in the market, the watch still retains its important features, to the delight of its followers.
At 42mm, the watch is a perfect size for diving. The Arabic numeral only appears at the 12th-hour mark, while the other indexes are silver marked along the edge. It features the Swiss automatic Hamilton Calibre H-10 movement, which offers 80 hours of power reserve. Finally, the watch is water-resistant up to 300 metres.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Belowzero H78585333
Featuring an all-black design, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Belowzero dive watch is a cool accessory in and out of the water. The 46mm black stainless case features a black analogue dial that displays Arabic numeral indexes and a calendar at the 3 o’clock position. Its hands are luminous, offering the best experience even in dark diving.
The all-black powerful watch is powered by the Swiss automatic ETA Calibre 2826-2 movement, which defines its 40-hour power reserve. Finally, the watch is water-resistant up to 1,000 metres, making it the best choice for deep-sea divers.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Automatic H82335331
Cool and sophisticated in its perfect blend of black and stainless steel, the Hamilton Khaki Navy H82335331 is a force to be reckoned with. The 40mm watch features a black dial that has silver indexes indicating both the hours and minutes. It also features a date aperture located between 4 and 5 o’clock.
Running on the Swiss automatic Hamilton Calibre H-10 movement, the watch offers a robust 80 hours of power reserve. Finally, this timepiece is water-resistant and can reach up to 100 metres, perfect for water sports activities. A black rubber strap complements the black watch, allowing the wearer to splash in style!
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic H77725135
This Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman variation stands out from other watches in the Navy collection due to its underwater luminescence and excellent water-resistance. It features a black dial with the Arabic marker at the 12th o’clock position and the minute markers along the edge.
The 42mm dive watch also boasts the Swiss automatic Hamilton Calibre H-10 movement, which explains its 80-hours power reserve. The elegant and timeless stainless steel case and bracelet make the watch wearable either underwater or in the boardroom.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Automatic H82305331
There is an undeniable charm that comes with the Hamilton Khaki Navy H82305331, which is hard to ignore as a snorkeler, surfer, or mariner. The watch has a 40mm case diameter and a black dial with 24-hours markers, minute markers around the outer rim, and luminous silver-tone hands.
This Hamilton Khaki Navy also features the automatic Swiss Calibre H-10 movement, which defines its 80-hour power reserve. On top of that, the timepiece is water-resistant up to 100 metres and features a durable black rubber strap. All these features define the remarkable expression that the watch brings, whether on the poolside, beachside, or deep underwater.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Automatic H78615135
Behind this Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Automatic H78615135 are features that make it an excellent pick for outdoor enthusiasts and underwater daredevils. The watch comes in a 42mm stainless steel case and features a uni-directional bezel.
The Swiss automatic Calibre ETA 2824-2 movement powers this robust dive watch, giving it 40 hours of power reserve. The black dial features silver Arabic indexes and minute markers, with a date display at 6 o’clock. A stainless steel bracelet finishes its simple yet sophisticated design. Finally, the watch is water-resistant up to 300 metres.
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Automatic Chronograph H78716333
Inspired by the 1920’s Hamilton piping rock, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Automatic Chronograph H78716333 features a watch meant for a bold personality. Its black dial displays Arabic numeral indexes, sword-shaped hands, and a date window that sits between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions. The dial is also enriched with three sub-dials that represent the 60 seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours chronograph counters.
The 43mm timepiece runs on the Swiss Automatic Calibre H-31 movement, which explains its robust 60 hours of power reserve. What’s more, with its 300m water-resistance, you can take this chronograph watch diving!
For another interesting read on Hamilton watches, check out our feature on the Hamilton Jazzmaster here.
