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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.55mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-30
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$550
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