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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

From video reviewers

The 9F quartz movement's exceptional accuracy is a key strength. The slim profile of the watch is also a notable feature.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
SBGV239
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Grand Seiko 9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$3,100
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