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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.75mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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