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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.55mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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