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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.55mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Green

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$850

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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 Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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