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Dan Henry 1970vsHamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Power Reserve
197040h
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Water Resistance
1970200m
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
MSRP
1970$310
American Classic Valiant Auto$645

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10.58mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$645

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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