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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
14.75mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
6R21
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$1,100
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