Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsLongines MASTER COLLECTION


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Measurements
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American Classic Valiant Auto

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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