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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Thickness
11.55mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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