Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $2,045 for the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono — a $46 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono wears larger at 44mm versus 43mm for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono is rated to 50m versus 30m for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono?

The Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono uses the H-21.

Side by side

CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

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MSRP $2,045

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

H-21

Power Reserve

41h

60h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$2,045

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