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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.95mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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