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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsLorier Hydra SIII

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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