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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsPhoibos Argo

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Argo
PhoibosArgo
MSRP $345

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Argo40.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Argo40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Argo200m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Argo$345

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
SII NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$345

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

Phoibos Argo

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo for its appealing design and color combinations, with one owner highlighting the bronze patina development as a unique characteristic. The Miyota 9015 movement is noted for its precision, and the included strap is considered a comfortable fit, particularly for narrower wrists. On balance, owners view the Phoibos Argo as a wearable piece of art and a great watch for personal enjoyment.

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