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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsOrient Bambino No Date

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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its improved dial symmetry and dress watch appeal, with many appreciating the cleaner, no-date design. The 38.4mm case size is considered ideal for a dress watch, and the dial sheen is a notable positive. Some owners, however, find the dial busy due to sub-indices, printed numbers, and "Water Resistant" text, while others regret the lack of a sapphire crystal. The movement is the automatic F6524, offering hacking and hand-winding, with accuracy reported between +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its enhanced dial symmetry and dress watch aesthetics at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Bambino No Date38.4mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Bambino No Date
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Bambino No Date30m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Bambino No Date$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
38.4mm
Thickness
10.58mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
F6524
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$295
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