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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad AutovsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto as a versatile everyday watch, noting its stellar appearance on bracelet or strap and the desirable H-10 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. The 40mm case, measuring 11.35mm thick with slightly turned-down lugs, contributes to a thinner perceived profile. It is offered for $430 shipped and includes a travel pouch.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
32mm
36mm
Thickness
11.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Beige
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2681
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
43h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$589
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