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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

anOrdain Model 3 Method

Owners widely report the anOrdain Model 3 Method's dial is unique, deep, and colorful, with a textured surface that plays with light. Reviewers praise its craftsmanship and elegant case, noting a slim 39mm profile. Some owners find the skinny lugs less appealing, and one forum member preferred the dial typography of an earlier model and disliked the Model 3 case. While no longer considered a value proposition due to price increases, the quality is deemed worth the cost. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 3 Method highly for its unique dial and elegant case craftsmanship.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Model 3 Method39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Model 3 Method56h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Model 3 Method50m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Model 3 Method$4,693

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.45mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
Model 3 Method

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
60h
56h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$4,693
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