Which is cheaper, the Galo Enamel or the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto?

At MSRP the Galo Enamel is the cheaper of the two at $282, against $1,195 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto — a $913 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Galo Enamel or the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Galo Enamel — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Galo Enamel or the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto?

The Galo Enamel is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Galo Enamel or the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Galo Enamel.

What movement does the Galo Enamel run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Galo Enamel uses the Seiko NH35 and the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto uses the H-10.

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Galo EnamelvsHamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

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

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Galo Enamel

enamel

MSRP $282

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

h42415541

MSRP $1,195

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Enamel38.5mm

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm

Power Reserve

Enamel41h

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h

Water Resistance

Enamel100m

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m

MSRP

Enamel$282

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

38.5mm

42mm

Thickness

11.2mm

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Finish

Enamel

Brushed and polished

Water Resistance

100m

50m

Caseback

—

Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

—

Flat

AR Coating

—

Inner

Dial Color

—

Blue

Indices

—

Applied

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

H-10

Beat Rate

21,600 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

41h

80h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$282

$1,195

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