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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsOrient Symphony IV

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41.6mm
Thickness
11.55mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.3mm
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
H-30
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$325
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