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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
10.95mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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