Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,245 for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto — a $695 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto runs a automatic caliber (H-30), while the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

h35415982

MSRP $1,245

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Day Date Auto42mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Day Date Auto80h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Day Date Auto50m

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Grey

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-30

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,245

$550

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