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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsZelos Comet 39

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
Comet 39
ZelosComet 39
MSRP $2,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Comet 3940h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.95mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Tantalum LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$2,499

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

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