Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket WatchvsTissot Savonnette

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch at true scale

American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

Tissot Savonnette at true scale

Savonnette

Diameter

50mm

48.5mm

Thickness

12.4mm

10.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$1,395

$425

lowest

Movement

ETA 6497-1

11.5'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
50mm
48.5mm
Thickness
12.45mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
White
Graded blue-black
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
11.5'
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$425
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

Owners praise the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch for its beautiful dial and clean damaskeening pattern, with one owner noting it as entry-level Swiss quality serving as a gateway to luxury horology. Reviewers highlight its handsome finishing and legible enamel-style dial, with one noting the ETA 6497-1 manual-wind movement averaged +4 seconds per day. Some find the red color unappealing or too dark, while others love it as a heritage piece. One owner reported the watch arrived with a fine appearance but would not wind, instead changing the date, and the rotor would not turn. The Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch is a boutique exclusive, sold for a limited time, with a 50mm stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch for its handsome finishing and dial design, despite one report of a winding issue.

Tissot Savonnette

Owners widely praise the Tissot Savonnette as a beautiful and well-made timepiece offering excellent value. The case back is noted as being polished and prepared for engraving. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Savonnette highly for its aesthetic appeal and suitability as an affordable pocket watch.