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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.75mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW288

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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