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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsPinion Pure Bronze

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715
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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.55mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-30
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$1,715
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