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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsPhoibos Apollo

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Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Apollo200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14.75mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$460

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono for its impressive craftsmanship, details, and overall finish, noting sharp edges on the mixed brushed and polished lugs that give it a premium look and a refined yet bold presence. The watch offers an improved 60-hour power reserve and increased precision. However, its pushers are noted as being chunky. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono highly for its premium finishing and refined presence on the wrist.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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