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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsSternglas Hamburg Automatik

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Hamburg Automatik
SternglasHamburg Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Hamburg Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Hamburg Automatik42h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Hamburg Automatik50m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Hamburg Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
11.55mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$463

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Hamburg Automatik

Owners praise the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik's handsome design and good build quality for the price. The watch features a gold PVD case and a matte blue dial with orange Super-LumiNova, and its 42mm diameter wears well due to a short lug-to-lug distance. The Miyota 8215 movement is accurate to -20/+40 seconds per day. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Sternglas Hamburg Automatik for its unique design and value.

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