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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
10.58mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$550
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