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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsOrient Symphony IV

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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.

Orient Symphony IV

Owners widely praise the Orient Symphony IV for its exceptional value, in-house movement, and sapphire crystal. The watch is noted for its refined look and feel, with owners finding it wears smaller than its case size suggests and offers excellent band customization options. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -20 seconds per day, while another notes the bracelet is not ideal. Some owners expressed a desire for smaller case size options and preferred darker dials over the all-silver variant. Overall, owners rate the Orient Symphony IV highly for its value and refined appearance at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Symphony IV41.6mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Symphony IV40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Symphony IV50m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Symphony IV$325

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
41.6mm
Thickness
10.58mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.3mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
H-10
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$325
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