Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono at true scale

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph at true scale

Carrera Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Thickness

14.8mm

13.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$2,225

lowest

$7,150

Movement

Hamilton H-21

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.75mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20.7mm
Finish
n/a
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Purple

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-21
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$7,150
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Reviews

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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. One owner reports an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, the pushers are described as chunky. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its impressive finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph for its timeless, classic look that fits every occasion, with many calling it a beautiful and stunning piece that may be the best-looking TAG Heuer available. The 39mm case, downward-curving lugs, and overall proportions are frequently highlighted as comfortable and perfectly suited for the wrist, while the dial is described as well-balanced, with some appreciating the tachometer under the crystal and the 12 o'clock date placement. Owners also commend the excellent case and hand finishing, and one notes the chronograph engagement is the best of their three chronographs. However, some find the finishing less refined than competitors, citing sharp case edges and indices, and one owner reported the date window was often misaligned and lacked an instant switch. Accuracy is noted as a respectable 5-7 seconds per day, and the Heuer 02 movement is described by one owner as noticeably noisy in quiet environments.

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