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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsTissot Heritage 1973

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Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Valjoux
Power Reserve
80h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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