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

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Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and good value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a preference for an in-house caliber over the Breitling 45 movement. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 positively, appreciating its understated elegance and value proposition.

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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic Day Date 4040mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic Day Date 4038h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic Day Date 40100m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
MSRP
Premier Automatic Day Date 40$5,950
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.41mm
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

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
H-21
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$2,225
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