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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.

Tissot Chrono XL Classic

Owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono XL Classic's pilot aesthetic and altimeter-style numerals, finding its quartz chronograph design clean and versatile. The watch is noted as having a large 45mm size, with one owner seeking feedback on its comfort, accuracy, and durability. On balance, owners view the Tissot Chrono XL Classic as a good entry-level option, with a desire for an automatic movement for battery-free convenience.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Chrono XL Classic45mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono
Chrono XL Classic
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Chrono XL Classic100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Chrono XL Classic$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
14.75mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$495
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