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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
41mm
Thickness
10.58mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$2,458

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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