Certina DS-7 QuartzvsHamilton 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.

Certina DS-7 Quartz at true scale

DS-7 Quartz

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto at true scale

American Classic Valiant Auto

Diameter

39mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

9.7mm

lowest

10.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$532

lowest

$645

Movement

F06.412

Hamilton H-10

Case

6 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
9.72mm
10.58mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Lug Width
10mm
16mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
F06.412
Hamilton H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$532
$645
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-7 Quartz

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-7 Quartz for its excellent case finishing and comfortable 39mm wearability, with some preferring its wrist presence over other integrated bracelet watches. The green dial is a particular highlight for one owner. The Certina DS-7 Quartz features a quartz movement and 100m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-7 Quartz highly for its refined finishing and comfortable proportions 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.