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Astor + Banks ChronovsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
Chrono$575
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
H-30
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,245

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

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