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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsHamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch for its beautiful dial and clean damaskeening pattern, with reviewers highlighting its subtle, versatile red brick dial and comfortable 38mm satin-blasted case that is only 9.5mm thick. Some find the red color unappealing or too dark, while others love it as a heritage piece. The watch features an ETA 6497-1 hand-wound movement that averaged +4 seconds per day, though one owner notes the lume glows adequately but somewhat unevenly and the chapter ring's black borders might have been better as white. It is a boutique exclusive, sold for a limited time, and is noted as a plated case with a 20-year guarantee requiring careful handling to set the time and avoid damaging the porcelain face. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch highly for its attractive dial and comfortable, thin case design.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch$1,395

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
34mm
50mm
Thickness
10.58mm
12.45mm
Lug Width
16mm
0mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
6497-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$1,395
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