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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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