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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

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AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
H-10
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,195

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

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.

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