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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
11.55mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Grey
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$1,499

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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