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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsHemel HFT20

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$450

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for its thinness, perfect size, and vintage charm, with some preferring its contrasting tachymeter and larger subdials. One owner notes the rotor can be quite loud. The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is considered by some to be the best watch with a 2892 movement for the price. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto highly for its vintage charm and wearability at the price.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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