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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsLilienthal Berlin Neolux Silver Brown

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Neolux Silver Brown
Lilienthal BerlinNeolux Silver Brown
MSRP $399
What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto for its classical design, quality finishing, and refined presence, with its silver sunburst dial and rose gold accents frequently highlighted as beautiful. The H-10 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and some find the 42mm case size and 12mm thickness ideal for wearability. However, legibility can be an issue due to thin hands on the reflective dial, and the laser-engraved quote on the strap is a common point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the strap's appearance. Concerns are also raised about its limited versatility for everyday wear due to its dressier style, low water resistance, and lack of crown guards. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto highly for its attractive design and value for money, particularly its movement and finishing.

Lilienthal Berlin Neolux Silver Brown

Owners widely praise Lilienthal Berlin for its award-winning minimalist design and value, particularly when purchased at a discount, with one owner noting the Meteorite IV model looks as good as a much more expensive watch. Some owners appreciate the blue and orange sunburst dial and good finishing, while others find the dial and hands machine-stamped without polished edges and the leather quality basic. Owners report sharp case edges causing skin irritation and difficult-to-remove strap pins, with one finding it unwearable due to discomfort, though another enjoyed the clean design and good lume. The brand's minimalist aesthetic is praised, but some models lack lume, and some owners have experienced significant shipping delays and unresponsive customer support, with some describing the company as potentially fraudulent. Overall, owners rate Lilienthal Berlin highly for its Bauhaus-inspired design and perceived value, though concerns about quality and customer service are noted.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Neolux Silver Brown42.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Neolux Silver Brown40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Neolux Silver Brown50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Neolux Silver Brown$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$399
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