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Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsZelos GT

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American Classic Day Date Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,245
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
GT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
GT100m
MSRP
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Thickness
11.55mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Grey
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-30
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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