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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsSpinnaker Fleuss GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Fleuss GMT
SpinnakerFleuss GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Fleuss GMT43mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Fleuss GMT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Fleuss GMT150m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Fleuss GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
11.55mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$299

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss GMT

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT for its aesthetic appeal, comfortable and light wearability, and value, especially when discounted. The textured blue dial, applied lumed markers, and sapphire crystal with AR coating are highlighted as stunning features. Owners also note the dial is very well lumed and the bracelet has helpful quick-release tabs. However, the 43.3mm case size is criticized by some as being too large, and the Beads of Rice bracelet is described as "jingly jangly" with a pressed clasp and a clasp that isn't finely finished. Some users flag the internal bezel rotates too easily. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Fleuss GMT highly for its aesthetic success and value at its affordable price point.

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