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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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What people say

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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.

From video reviewers

The panda dial's contrasting subdials are a notable strength. The bracelet clasp is considered less refined than the rest of the watch.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
14.45mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$299
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