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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.36mm
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
H-21
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$2,225
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