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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSpinnaker Spence 300

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Spence 300
SpinnakerSpence 300
MSRP $650
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 Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Spence 30040mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Spence 30040h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Spence 300300m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$650
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