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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

The Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is praised for its refined 39mm case with sculpted lugs and a classic dial, offering comfortable wear particularly on smaller wrists due to its 9.7mm thickness. Owners appreciate the Powermatic 80 movement's 80-hour power reserve and magnetic resistance, as well as the artistic caseback. However, the 30m water resistance may be a disappointment for some, and the bracelet, while comfortable, is not universally favored. Overall, the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary is highly regarded for its comfortable wearability and impressive movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features a classical aesthetic with a guilloché dial and Roman indices. The 30m water resistance is a significant limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the case size, with one stating 39.3mm and the other 29mm.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Le Locle 20th Anniversary39.3mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Le Locle 20th Anniversary80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Le Locle 20th Anniversary30m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Le Locle 20th Anniversary$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.58mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
16mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Roman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$875
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