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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSpinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

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Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
SpinnakerFleuss Pearl Diver Nessie
MSRP $425

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie43mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie150m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$425

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie

Owners widely report a split on the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie's build quality, with some finding it disappointing due to issues like misaligned bezels or indices, while others praise its robust construction. The watch features a blue mother-of-pearl dial with a hidden Nessie silhouette, powered by a Miyota 8245 movement and priced at $425. One owner noted the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie felt a bit large. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Spinnaker Fleuss Pearl Diver Nessie offers good value with unique design elements that celebrate its theme without being overly cartoonish.

From video reviewers

The blue Mother-of-Pearl dial with "Nessie" easter eggs is a distinctive design element. The 43mm case size may be substantial for smaller wrists.

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