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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsTissot Le Locle Gold

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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 Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it an incredible value for a dress watch. Accuracy varies, with some reporting excellent performance while others note deviations of up to 11 seconds per day. Some owners find the stock straps and buckle to be of poor quality, and the dressy nature limits versatility for casual wear. The lug-to-lug measurement is noted as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant dial and finishing at the price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Le Locle Gold39.3mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Le Locle Gold80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Le Locle Gold30m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Le Locle Gold$2,225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
39.3mm
Thickness
10.58mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39.3mm
Lug Width
16mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Roman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$2,225
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