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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsPraesidus Type H-75

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Type H-75
PraesidusType H-75
MSRP $245

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Type H-7539mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Type H-7540h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Type H-75100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Type H-75$245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$245

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

Praesidus Type H-75

The Praesidus Type H-75 is praised for its mid-century pilot chronograph style and approachable $245 price point, featuring a utilitarian 38mm stainless steel case with a gear-toothed bezel and an attractive aged dial texture with raised Arabic numerals. However, the "sapphire coated" mineral crystal and divisive mustard-yellow lume on brushed hands are noted drawbacks. One reviewer found the oversized crown made daily winding a tactile pleasure. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Praesidus Type H-75 highly for its successful capture of vintage pilot chronograph aesthetics at an accessible price.

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