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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
Orion 38 silver
NOMOS GlashütteOrion 38 silver
MSRP $3,060

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
10.95mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-10
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$3,060

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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 Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

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