Hamilton introduces a new summer collection with its Khaki Navy Scuba watches, available in yellow, orange and magenta. Let’s dive into the details of these fun and vibrant dive watches.
A trio of vibrant colors
Among the new Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches, two colors are easily distinguished: yellow and orange. But the third color causes confusion. Is it pink? No, the exact shade Hamilton uses is magenta, a bolder, stronger red-purple shade than traditional pink. Why did Hamilton choose magenta instead of pink? Perhaps to avoid adding yet another pink watch to the market.
Water resistance and diving standards
These Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches are water resistant up to 100 meters. They are perfect for showering, swimming, poolside diving and snorkeling. But what about scuba diving? To assess their capacity, it is useful to check whether they comply with the ISO 6425 standard. This standard requires that the watch be water resistant to a minimum of 100 meters and allow reading of the dive time with a resolution of one minute or better on at least 60 minutes. The Khaki Navy Scuba meets these requirements, making them worthy of their name.
First impressions and fitting
My first impression upon discovering the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba watches is their brilliance! Bright colors immediately attract attention. However, the experience changes once the watch is worn on the wrist. When you see a watch with a bright colored strap and matching dial details lying flat on the table, it can seem like too much. But once worn, the bracelet becomes a less dominant visual factor. The watches remain vibrant, but the effect is different.
For an eclectic audience
Handling the Khaki Navy Scuba trio made me wonder if fans of the Khaki Field Mechanical might also appreciate these colorful watches. In all honesty, they seem like complete opposites. You have to have eclectic taste to wear a white dial field watch one day and a very fruity dive watch the next. However, I think many watch lovers like to vary their styles, and these colorful watches can fit perfectly into a diverse collection.
Light and robust summer watches
The three colorful variations of the Khaki Navy Scuba are lightweight watches, perfect for summer. They are robust, sporty and fun at the same time. With their 40mm × 12.95mm steel cases, they are easy to wear. The H-10 automatic movement inside, based on the ETA 2824, offers a power reserve of 80 hours. The price of €895 is also a pleasant surprise.
Who are these khaki navy scuba models for?
These flashy watches might seem excessive if they were your only watch. However, they are ideal as a second, third or even fourth watch in a collection. The 20mm colored strap can easily be replaced with a more sober black strap. By putting a black rubber strap on the yellow or orange versions, they almost become serious watches. The magenta version, on the other hand, remains cheerful and different, even with a black strap.
Hamilton created fun watches, but the dial shows serious details. The applied luminous indexes are large and well-shaped, and the 24-hour indication adds an instrumental touch. The size is also adequate: 40mm wide, 12.95mm thick and 50mm long with angled lugs.
If you're looking for a versatile sports watch for next summer and want to show your true colors, one of these three new Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba could be a great choice. The price is reasonable. And with an additional black bracelet, you'll have a timing companion when fall rears its ugly head.
What do you think of these Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba models? Are they too bright for your taste or do they match perfectly with your swimsuits? Let me know in the comments below.
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