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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton NecklacevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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American Classic Hamilton Necklace
HamiltonAmerican Classic Hamilton Necklace
MSRP $775
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Hamilton Necklace15mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Hamilton Necklace40h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Hamilton Necklace50m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
American Classic Hamilton Necklace$775
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
15mm
40mm
Thickness
8.05mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
280.002
Miyota 82s5
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$388

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Necklace

Owners widely praise the American Classic Hamilton Necklace for its elegant, dainty feel and the compliments it garners, with one owner selecting it for its American spirit, class, and budget-friendliness. The silver dial with gold hands and markings, and the Art Deco/Brutalist engraved lid are noted highlights. Some find the small size difficult to read, and one owner reports the strap is too short. Overall, owners rate the American Classic Hamilton Necklace highly for its elegant feel and attractive design details at an accessible price point.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35A movement's accuracy and power reserve are discussed. The Miyota 82S5 gilt movement is also mentioned. The watch's value is questioned when compared to competitors like the Seiko 5.

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