Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

At MSRP the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is the cheaper of the two at $449, against $2,225 for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono — a $1,776 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono run compared to the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono uses the H-21 and the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsBoldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono or the Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary?

The Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono.

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

Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

h32416131

MSRP $2,225

Boldr Merlion 50th Anniversary

merlion-50th-anniversary

MSRP $449

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm

Merlion 50th Anniversary40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h

Merlion 50th Anniversary40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m

Merlion 50th Anniversary200m

MSRP

American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225

Merlion 50th Anniversary$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Merlion 50th Anniversary

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

H-21

Seiko NH35A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,225

$449

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