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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
14.45mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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