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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
9039
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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