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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad AutovsCIGA Design GORILLA

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American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295
GORILLA
CIGA DesignGORILLA
MSRP $379
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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.

CIGA Design GORILLA

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design GORILLA for its incredible wrist presence, unique skeletonized design with purple accents, and exceptional value under $400, with one owner highlighting its quality and scratch resistance from Gorilla glass. Reviewers note the watch's striking, Hublot-esque aesthetic and shock-resistant suspension system. However, legibility can be challenging, lume is weak, and the CD-01 movement gains approximately 17 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. Community sentiment is divided, with some finding the design "hideous" while others enthusiastically recommend it as affordable, interesting, and cool. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CIGA Design GORILLA highly for its bold, unconventional design and accessible price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
GORILLA
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
GORILLA
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
GORILLA30m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295
GORILLA$379

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
32mm
Thickness
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Black+Orange
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova features a luminous effect to create outstanding nighttime visibility that catches the spotlight

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2681
CD-01
Power Reserve
43h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$379
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