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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
14.45mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
510m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
White
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW510
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,750
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