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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
American Classic Valiant Auto$645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.58mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
H-10
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$645

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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