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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsZelos Spearfish GMT

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Spearfish GMT
ZelosSpearfish GMT
MSRP $999

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Spearfish GMT40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Spearfish GMT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Spearfish GMT200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Spearfish GMT$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Frost

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Sellita SW330-2
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$999

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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 Spearfish GMT

The Zelos Spearfish GMT is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its superb finishing, flawless machining, and a tool-less micro-adjustment clasp that exceeds its price point. It features a La Joux-Perret G100 movement with a 68-hour power reserve, achieving an average accuracy of +2.6 seconds per day, or a Miyota 9075 movement offering flier-style GMT functionality. The 40mm case and bidirectional 48-click ceramic bezel are well-executed, though one reviewer noted a minor compromise in the end link fit. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Spearfish GMT highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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