Hamilton Expands the Khaki Navy Frogman Collection with a new Black PVD Version

Initially an American model with a protracted historical past, Hamilton gained real-life expertise in waterproof watches from a mannequin utilized by US Navy underwater demolition groups. Courting again to 1943, Hamilton’s diver with an uncommon locking mechanism on the crown was a part of the Naval Fight Demolition Models (NCDUs) gear and used on mine-clearing missions. The primary civilian mannequin of the Frogman appeared in 1951. Quick ahead to 2022, and Hamilton launched a revamped Khaki Navy Frogman assortment, characterised by its highly effective however sleeker design. This yr, the model brings a brand new version that mixes the stealthy look of the black PVD mannequin with the legibility of the metal editions. 

Together with the daring and uncompromised Khaki Navy BeLOWZERO, the Khaki Navy Frogman is essentially the most highly effective dive watch supplied by Hamilton. Stable, designed with motion and safety in thoughts, smooth with an plain instrument-like form and the signature crown-protection gadget on the best facet of the case, it was solely revamped in 2022 to reach at its present design. Notice {that a} extra wearable model of this 300m dive watch, that includes a smaller 41mm case, can be accessible.

However at present, we’ll be the true deal, the outsized, ultra-focused 46mm model… A watch that may undoubtedly look extra appropriate strapped round a diving swimsuit than within the workplace. When it was launched three years in the past, Hamilton launched a number of variations – largely in uncoated stainless-steel – in addition to a speaking piece, a black PVD-coated model with a black bezel, black dial, black markers and palms and just some gentle touches of orange to face out. Cool trying, however possibly not the most effective concerning legibility. This yr, the stealthy Khaki Navy Frogman Computerized 46mm in black PVD comes again with the identical dial because the basic metal variations, including extra distinction to the in any other case tool-oriented package deal.

Specs-wise, nothing adjustments. We’re nonetheless a sturdy 300m dive watch with an angular, well-protected case, together with a bumper-like aspect at 9 o’clock and, most significantly, a screw-down crown protected by a sturdy bridge-shaped construction at 3 o’clock. The smooth bezel matches the blackened case and incorporates a 60-minute scale in optimistic aid, now with a white lumed dot to mark the zero. A sapphire crystal with AR coating protects the dial and the again is a stable PVD metal screwed aspect.

As for the dial, Hamilton opts for a basic, matte grained black background – good for distinction and reflections – paired with nickeled hour markers and palms, crammed with white Tremendous-LumiNova. As such, if the watch loses a little bit of its edge in comparison with the complete black mannequin, it positive aspects in real-life usability with stronger distinction and probably more practical lume. Orange accents are nonetheless a part of the lot, on the minute and seconds palms, in addition to the markings at 6 o’clock. No date is included on this dial.

Like most up-to-date time-only watches by Hamilton, this Khaki Navy Frogman Computerized 46mm depends on the calibre H-10, the inner title for the Powermatic 80. This upgraded model of the ETA 2824 runs at 21,600 vibrations/hour, shops a stable 80-hour energy reserve and is provided with a Nivachron hairspring. The watch is secured to the wrist with a vented black rubber strap.

This re-creation of Hamilton’s Khaki Navy Frogman is a part of the everlasting assortment and retails for EUR 1,445, CHF 1,275 or USD 1,345. For extra particulars, please go to www.hamiltonwatch.com.