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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsWilliam Wood Fearless

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
Fearless
William WoodFearless
MSRP $920

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Fearless39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Fearless40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
Fearless100m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
Fearless$920

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.55mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
Yellow

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$920

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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.

William Wood Fearless

The William Wood Fearless is noted for its wearable 39mm case size and comfortable 45mm lug-to-lug, with a matte black ion-plated finish and colorful rehaut accents. Reviewers highlight its recycled fire hose strap and 100m water resistance, stemming from its firefighter heritage. The Seiko NH35 movement is considered accurate for its price point. On balance, reviewers find the William Wood Fearless to be a well-finished field watch with unique heritage elements.

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