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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Standard

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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