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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsZelos Vitesse

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15.3mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Gulf

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
La Joux-Perret L100
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$1,499

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement at its price point.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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