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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsVario Futurist

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Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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