Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80vsHamilton American Classic Valiant Auto


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Measurements
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DS-7 Powermatic 80

American Classic Valiant Auto
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.4mm
n/a
Thickness
9.9mm
lowest
10.6mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
80h
80h
MSRP
$983
$645
lowest
Movement
POWERMATIC 80.611
Hamilton H-10
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80 for its excellent finishing and value, with many highlighting its versatility as a dress watch that looks good on bracelet or strap. Reviewers and owners note its comfortable wearability, with some appreciating its thinness for an automatic and others finding the 39mm case size wears well, though a few suggest it can wear larger than its dimensions due to the chapter ring. The textured dials are generally well-received, with specific mentions of desirable green, blue, and silver sunray finishes. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80 highly for its finishing and value proposition.
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.
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