Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto at true scale

American Classic Valiant Auto

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 at true scale

Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Diameter

34mm

34mm

Thickness

10.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$645

$359

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.58mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Pale Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$359
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design, citing the sunburst dial, Roman numerals, and applied indices as attractive features. The watch is noted for its elegance and ability to fit comfortably under a shirt cuff, with some owners considering it a "hidden gem." Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use without servicing. The OEM bracelet is considered high-quality for the brand, and it can be swapped out. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant dress watch aesthetic and quality bracelet at its price point.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its amazing pale blue dial, which is considered excellent value at $329. Specific points of appreciation include the case shape, dial texture, and the way the blue hands stand out. One owner finds the watch very comfortable and intends to wear it frequently. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its striking dial and exceptional value.