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MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
510m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
SW510
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$2,750
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