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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$1,712

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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.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

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