BA111OD Chapter 7 ChronometervsHamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer at true scale

Chapter 7 Chronometer

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto at true scale

American Classic Valiant Auto

Diameter

40mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

10.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,140

$645

lowest

Movement

Soprod P024

Hamilton H-10

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.58mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
16mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod P024
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
38h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,140
$645
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer

Owners and reviewers widely praise the BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer for its exceptional value, particularly as a certified chronometer under $1000, and its attractive, unique dial design. The watch is noted for its comfortable bracelet with toolless adjustment and a slim, well-finished 40mm case. One reviewer suggests the guilloché dial's cascading detail could be more pronounced, though others highlight its striking appearance. The BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer is powered by a chronometer-certified Soprod P024 automatic movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BA111OD Chapter 7 Chronometer highly for its impressive value and distinctive design at its price point.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design, citing the sunburst dial, Roman numerals, and applied indices as attractive features. The watch is noted for its elegance and ability to fit comfortably under a shirt cuff, with some owners considering it a "hidden gem." Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use without servicing. The OEM bracelet is considered high-quality for the brand, and it can be swapped out. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant dress watch aesthetic and quality bracelet at its price point.