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Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition

The Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition is characterized by its substantial 48.5mm stainless steel case and a racing-inspired blue and orange colorway, featuring a reversed-panda dial with red accents. It is powered by the Caliber H-31 automatic chronograph movement, which provides a 60-hour power reserve, and offers 100 meters of water resistance. The limited edition piece, with only 150 examples produced, is priced at $2,545 USD. On balance, reviewers highlight the Hamilton American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono Limited Edition's bold design and robust movement as its defining attributes.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed heritage inspiration, clean dial, and balanced design, with its in-house caliber 8R48 noted as a solid movement. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polishing and the column wheel and vertical clutch on the 8R48 movement, considering it good value. Some find the date wheel deep-set and the bracelet lacking micro-adjustments. The 42.5mm x 15.1mm case size may be large for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition highly for its heritage design and solid in-house movement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition48mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition60h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition100m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition100m
MSRP
American Classic Chrono-Matic 50 Auto Chrono - Limited Edition$2,775
Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph Limited Edition$3,000

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
48mm
42.5mm
Thickness
16.05mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
8R46
Power Reserve
60h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,775
$3,000
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