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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsTissot Classic Dream

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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

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10.58mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Indexes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$550
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