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Archimede Watches Pilot ChronographvsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

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Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph for its robust build quality, with one owner calling it their "doll" and a great second watch. A custom strap was found to be superior to the original. One owner notes the lack of an anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Pilot Chronograph highly for its solid construction and value as a second watch.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pilot Chronograph42mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Pilot Chronograph
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Water Resistance
Pilot Chronograph100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
Pilot Chronograph$2,183
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
13.6mm
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 7750
Hamilton H-21
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,183
$2,225
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