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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.58mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
10mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
6N42
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$315
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