Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)vsHamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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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.

Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) at true scale

GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono at true scale

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

$545

lowest

$2,645

Movement

Seiko VK64

Hamilton H-31

Case

2 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.9mm
14.45mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Hamilton H-31
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$2,645
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Reviews

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Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "Salvia" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition)

Owners widely praise the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "SALVIA" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) for its good value, quality, and aesthetics, with one owner specifically noting its build quality and accuracy. Reviewers and owners alike flag the lume as only moderately bright and long-lasting, and the domed sapphire crystal can create reflections. Some community members express concern over the brand's logo size and one owner reports play in the chronograph hand, which the company states is normal. Overall, owners rate the Charlie Paris Watches GRX - Chronographe HF "SALVIA" (39mm mecaquartz, special edition) highly for its build quality and aesthetics at its price point.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

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.

From video reviewers

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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