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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsZelos Nova 37

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
10.58mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Salmon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$899

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What people say

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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