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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad AutovsTissot Le Locle

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American Classic RailRoad Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto
MSRP $1,295
Le Locle
TissotLe Locle
MSRP $795

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto32mm
Le Locle29mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto43h
Le Locle48h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto50m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto$1,295
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
32mm
29mm
Thickness
11.3mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
29mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Beige
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2681
Power Reserve
43h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$795

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

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