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Introducing Hamilton Expands the Khaki Navy Collection with Three New References

A blacked-out Frogman Auto and two Scuba Auto GMT models in steel & bronze

With a rich heritage rooted in American watchmaking and Swiss precision, Hamilton has long balanced utilitarian robustness with accessible pricing. Established in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1892, the brand built its reputation through railroad-grade pocket watches, timepieces approved by specific railroad organizations for use by conductors, before becoming a crucial supplier of military timepieces and aviation instruments. Today, Hamilton is part of the Swatch Group, continuing its legacy of quality and accuracy.

One of the brand’s most enduring collections is the Khaki Navy, a line of rugged dive watches that offers something for everyone, from deep-sea tools to elegant, everyday models. This year, Hamilton has added three new references to the collection: the Khaki Navy Frogman Auto and two fresh Khaki Navy Scuba Auto GMT models, available in steel and bronze.

Let’s start with the Khaki Navy Frogman Auto, a diver housed in a 46mm stainless steel case with black PVD coating, measuring 13.6mm thick. While the overall silhouette remains consistent with previous iterations, the main update is the switch from blacked-out markers to white, significantly improving legibility.

The two new GMT-equipped Scuba models come in 43mm cases with a slightly thicker 13.9mm profile. The steel version keeps things classic, while the bronze version introduces a warmer tone that will naturally patina over time, a nod to vintage-inspired divers. All three models feature solid casebacks, with the Frogman maintaining its tactical look in an all-black form. Regardless of material, each watch boasts 300 meters of water resistance.

The new Frogman Auto offers improved legibility thanks to its white hands and markers set against a black dial, a notable departure from the previous full-black version. The steel Scuba Auto GMT features a matte white, grained dial contrasted by a black ceramic bezel and a red GMT hand, while the bronze version reverses the scheme with a black dial and a more subdued mix of brown and black tones on the bezel. Both GMTs include a date window at 3 o’clock and green Super-LumiNova for visibility in low light.

Powering the Frogman is the H-10 automatic caliber, based on the Powermatic 80. It offers an 80-hour power reserve and operates at a frequency of 21,600 vph (3Hz). The Scuba Auto GMT models use the H-14, a GMT movement with the same 80-hour power reserve and operating frequency.

The Frogman comes on a black rubber strap; the steel GMT model is paired with a three-link stainless steel bracelet, while the bronze GMT is matched with a black and brown nylon strap. None of the new models are limited editions. Both the Khaki Navy Frogman Auto and Khaki Navy Scuba Auto GMT Steel are priced at €1,445, approximately AED 6,000, while the Khaki Navy Scuba Auto GMT Bronze is priced at €1,595, approximately AED 6,600.

For more information, visit Hamilton’s official website.

Technical Specifications: Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman Auto & Scuba Auto GMT
  1. Case: stainless steel with black PVD coating, stainless steel, bronze 
  2. Dimensions: 46 or 43mm
  3. Thickness: 13.9 or 13.6mm 
  4. Water Resistance: 300 meters 
  5. Dial: (Frogman Auto) black, white hands and markers, (Scuba Auto GMT) matte white or black, red GMT hand, date window at 3 o’clock, green Super-LumiNova 
  6. Movement: H-10 or H-14 caliber, automatic 
  7. Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
  8. Power Reserve: 80 hours
  9. Bracelet/Strap: black rubber strap, three-link stainless steel bracelet, black and brown nylon strap
  10. Availability: permanent line  
  11. Price: (Frogman) and (Scuba Auto GMT) €1,445 approximately AED 6,000, (Scuba Auto GMT Bronze) €1,595 approximately AED 6,600

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