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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsOrient Bambino Version 9

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What people say

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

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 Version 9

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals much more expensive watches and a high-end feel due to case finishing and a signed crown. The in-house F6222 movement is noted for reliable timekeeping with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the 41.5mm case size is considered a comfortable fit for many wrists. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and some find the movement noisy and the stock strap to be of lesser quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its impressive dial design and overall value proposition at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Orient Bambino Version 9 is praised for its vintage-inspired design with a domed crystal and dial variations. Reviewers note the in-house F6B24 automatic movement with hand-winding and hacking seconds. The watch offers significant value under $300.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Bambino Version 941.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Bambino Version 940h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Bambino Version 930m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Bambino Version 9$410

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
34mm
41.5mm
Thickness
10.58mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Orient F6B24
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$410
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