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Hamilton American Classic Vintage QuartzvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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American Classic Vintage Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Vintage Quartz
MSRP $775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Vintage Quartz15mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Vintage Quartz40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Vintage Quartz50m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
American Classic Vintage Quartz$775
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
15mm
40mm
Thickness
7.35mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
280.002
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$218

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz

The Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz is praised for its well-decorated ETA 2842 movement and simple dial with mirror-polished hands and indices. One owner notes the strap is too short, requiring replacement. On balance, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz for its vintage-inspired design and decorated movement.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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