Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic at true scale

36mm Automatic

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto at true scale

American Classic Valiant Auto

Diameter

36mm

34mm

Thickness

n/a

10.6mm

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

67h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,800

$645

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Hamilton H-10

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
n/a
10.58mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
67h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$645
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its attractive, vintage-inspired design and the desirable 36mm case size. One owner describes the watch as a piece of art, while another highlights its solid build quality despite a slightly high price. The substantial lugs on the 36mm case are noted to make it wear larger. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its classic aesthetic and the well-executed 36mm sizing.

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.