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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto ChronovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono42mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto Chrono$2,225
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.75mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,225
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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