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Depth Hunter
PhoibosDepth Hunter
MSRP $470
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.

Phoibos Depth Hunter

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Depth Hunter for its surprisingly slim 300m diver case and unique, summery design. One owner highlights its solid build, well-made bracelet with toolless microadjust, great finishing for the price, attractive color palette, long-lasting lume, sharp case lines, and accuracy of +5-7 seconds per day. However, some find the case and dial do not match well, and the lume is disappointing, while others dislike the "popsicle stick" hands. The aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, with some preferring alternative designs. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Depth Hunter highly for its slim profile and distinctive design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Depth Hunter40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Depth Hunter40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Depth Hunter300m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Depth Hunter$470

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$470
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