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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 Visodate

The Tissot Visodate is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, clean dial, and excellent value, with owners and reviewers highlighting its compact 39mm case, refined proportions, and the reliable Powermatic 80 movement providing an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners specifically appreciate the twisted lug design and the beveled domed sapphire crystal. However, criticisms include weak lume, a potentially flat bezel, and a leather strap that requires break-in, while the 39mm diameter and flat profile may not suit all wrists. The crystal can also be reflective, and some find the lugs somewhat long. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Visodate highly for its refined design and exceptional value at its price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Visodate39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Visodate80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Visodate50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Visodate$950

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10
Tissot Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$950
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