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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.55mm
14.45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
H-31
Power Reserve
80h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$2,645
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