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Hamilton American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket WatchvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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What people say

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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time
Water Resistance
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch50m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
American Classic Lancaster Special Exclusive Pocket Watch$1,395
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
50mm
39mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Ronda 1062
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,395
$428
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