Which is cheaper, the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $18,000 for the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde — a $16,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde or the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 72 hours on the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde.

What movement does the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Blancpain Villeret Grande Date Jour Rétrograde uses the Blancpain 6950GJ and the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the Hamilton H-10.