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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition for its exceptional and captivating dial designs, often described as a highlight that evokes ocean surfaces with unique textures and color gradients. The watch is frequently noted for its excellent value, with some reviewers comparing its aesthetics to much higher-priced brands. Owners report satisfactory lume and accurate timekeeping, with figures ranging from +5 seconds per day to more precise results. However, some owners and reviewers point to the bracelet clasp as a point of criticism, describing it as underwhelming or flimsy, and some find the watch to be top-heavy. There are also mentions of imperfect day/date wheel alignment and occasional bezel alignment issues on some models within the line. The Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition is available in various case sizes, with some owners questioning if certain dimensions are too bulky for daily wear.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition43.8mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43.8mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.7mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
4R35
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$650
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