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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Cahill Automatic
SpinnakerCahill Automatic
MSRP $350

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Cahill Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Cahill Automatic40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Cahill Automatic200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Cahill Automatic$350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.75mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$350

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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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive vintage-inspired design, comfortable wearability on smaller wrists, and good timekeeping, with one owner specifically noting the large "maxi" indices and NATO strap as highlights. However, some find the lume application uneven and note the use of a mineral crystal. A significant concern raised by one owner is a report of internal component failures and a perceived lack of quality control within the brand. On balance, the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic is well-regarded by owners for its style and value, particularly at specific price points, despite some noted manufacturing inconsistencies.

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