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Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket WatchvsCincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

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Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch for its beautiful dial and clean damaskeening pattern, with reviewers highlighting its subtle, versatile red brick dial and comfortable 38mm satin-blasted case that is only 9.5mm thick. Some find the red color unappealing or too dark, while others love it as a heritage piece. The watch features an ETA 6497-1 hand-wound movement that averaged +4 seconds per day, though one owner notes the lume glows adequately but somewhat unevenly and the chapter ring's black borders might have been better as white. It is a boutique exclusive, sold for a limited time, and is noted as a plated case with a 20-year guarantee requiring careful handling to set the time and avoid damaging the porcelain face. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch highly for its attractive dial and comfortable, thin case design.

Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)

The Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) is praised for its Art Deco design and hometown symbolism, echoing the historic Union Terminal clock with striking colors. Owners highlight its 36mm size and 10.2mm thickness as comfortable for dressier occasions, particularly on a leather strap. The Sellita SW300 movement is noted as offering excellent value under $1000, though some find the lack of a screw-down crown and date function limits its everyday versatility. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD) highly for its iconic design and sentimental value at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50mm
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50h
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)
Water Resistance
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50m
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)30m
MSRP
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch$1,395
Union Terminal Mechanical Watch, Gold (PVD)$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
50mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
White
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Sellita SW210-1
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$650
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