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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton NecklacevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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American Classic Hamilton Necklace
HamiltonAmerican Classic Hamilton Necklace
MSRP $775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Hamilton Necklace15mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Hamilton Necklace40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Hamilton Necklace50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
American Classic Hamilton Necklace$775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
15mm
40mm
Thickness
8.05mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
280.002
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$218

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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 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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