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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsZelos Eagle 2

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Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$899

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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