Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,275, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto wears larger at 40mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 45 hours on the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto uses the H-10 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic AutovsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto

h38425120

MSRP $1,275

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto40mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto80h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto50m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto$1,275

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Diameter

40mm

29mm

Thickness

10.95mm

8.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

33.4mm

Lug Width

20mm

14mm

Finish

Brushed and polished

—

Water Resistance

50m

30m

Caseback

Solid

Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

White

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

H-10

L592.5

Power Reserve

80h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,275

$2,500

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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