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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
Metro 38 date50m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
Metro 38 date$3,740

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
10.95mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-10
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$3,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

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