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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.

Impossible Watch Company Art Deco

The Impossible Watch Company Art Deco is praised for its cool, awesome design that captures the art deco look. Owners appreciate the "exploding numerals" and the curved case that contours the wrist, noting it wears "a bit like a modern smart watch." Some find the Seagull 1700 manual wind movement awkward at the $675 price point. On balance, owners rate the Impossible Watch Company Art Deco highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about the manual wind movement at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Art Deco33mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Art Deco
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Art Deco
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Art Deco$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
33mm
Thickness
10.58mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
K1
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Seagull ST1701
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$695
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