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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsZelos Swordfish 3

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
Swordfish 3
ZelosSwordfish 3
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Swordfish 340mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Swordfish 340h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Swordfish 3200m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Swordfish 3$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Thickness
10.58mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$399

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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 Swordfish 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 3 for its strong value, with reviewers highlighting the textured sandwich dial, Seiko NH35 movement, 200m water resistance, and surprisingly good bracelet. The titanium construction is noted for making the watch compact and comfortable, weighing 117g. Some owners find the dimensions fine on paper and based on experience with other models. One reviewer flagged that legibility can suffer in bright light and bracelet edges are sharp. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 3 highly for its incredible value and fun design, particularly with unique dial options.

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