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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Dumas Automatic
SpinnakerDumas Automatic
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Dumas Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Dumas Automatic40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Dumas Automatic300m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.55mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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