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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsZelos Mako 4

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Mako 4
ZelosMako 4
MSRP $529

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Mako 440mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Mako 440h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Mako 4300m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Mako 4$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Diver - Flare

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$529

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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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.

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