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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Hull Commander

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Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$520

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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