Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Kean (artist limited #1/#2)vsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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Measurements
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GRX - Kean (artist limited #1/#2)

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
lowest
14.4mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
60h
MSRP
$595
lowest
$2,645
Movement
Seiko VK64
Hamilton H-31
Case
2 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Kean (artist limited #1/#2) for its build quality, aesthetics, and reasonable price for the components, with one owner noting its accuracy. The Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal are highlighted as premium features. Some users find the lume to be only moderately bright, and the domed crystal can cause reflections. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Kean (artist limited #1/#2) highly for its solid construction and attractive design at its price point.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its attractive panda dial, retro design, and value, with many noting its historical significance and ability to garner compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean, athletic aesthetic and vintage charm, with some finding it wears well and fits comfortably under dress shirts, even on smaller wrists. However, multiple sources flag its substantial thickness, ranging from 14.35mm to 14.7mm, and one owner noted the H-31 movement's rotor felt unusually spinny and the date-set button recessed. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another +3 seconds per day. The included leather strap is frequently described as showing creasing easily or being merely utilitarian, leading some owners to explore aftermarket bracelet options.
The panda dial's contrasting subdials are a notable strength. The bracelet clasp is considered less refined than the rest of the watch.
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