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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsPinion Pure Steel

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$1,715

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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