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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
What people say

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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant, minimalist design, with many appreciating its slim profile. One owner highlights the appealing blue dial color, while another notes it keeps excellent time. However, some question its value proposition, especially given the use of an external movement and its price point relative to competitors. One owner found the watch had a larger presence on the wrist than expected. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic34mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic50h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic30m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic$6,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.58mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 ct 5N gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
35100
Power Reserve
80h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$6,500
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