Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto at true scale

American Classic Valiant Auto

Longines MASTER COLLECTION at true scale

MASTER COLLECTION

Diameter

34mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.8mm

Thickness

10.6mm

lowest

10.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

72h

MSRP

$645

lowest

$2,850

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Longines L897.2

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10.58mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
n/a
Painted Arabic numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Longines L897.2
Beat Rate
0 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
80h
72h
Complications
None
Annual Calendar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$2,850
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Reviews

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design, citing the sunburst dial, Roman numerals, and applied indices as attractive features. The watch is noted for its elegance and ability to fit comfortably under a shirt cuff, with some owners considering it a "hidden gem." Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use without servicing. The OEM bracelet is considered high-quality for the brand, and it can be swapped out. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant dress watch aesthetic and quality bracelet at its price point.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION for its dial aesthetics, including engraved Breguet numerals and attractive textures, as well as its excellent fit and finish. Some owners find the watch thin and dressy with fantastic finishing on the steel bracelet, while others note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. A reviewer points out that the crown and pushers are uninspiring. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION is considered a great value, with specific models offering complications like chronographs and moonphases at competitive prices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION highly for its dial aesthetics and overall finishing at its price point.

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