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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsTissot Ballade

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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Intra-Matic Auto
MSRP $1,275
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.95mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10
Powermatic 80

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,275
$1,100

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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