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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.

Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch

Owners widely praise the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch for its great retro feel, TV-shaped case, and fun color combinations. The automatic version is reported to be accurate at approximately +2 seconds per day. The meca-quartz model starts at $320, while the automatic is around $800 with a bracelet, both featuring a 40.8mm lug-to-lug measurement for wearability. Owners consider the quartz version reasonably priced, with its value linked to its mechanical movement. Overall, owners rate the Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch highly for its retro aesthetic and wearability at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Straton Speciale Automatic or Quartz watch$599

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.45mm
15.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Valjoux ETA7750
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$599
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