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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
29.8mm
Thickness
10.58mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$240
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