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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
10.58mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$169

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Riviera

Owners praise the Spinnaker Hull Riviera's build quality, highlighting its milled clasp, solid links, and effective anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal. The watch features a sandwich dial with Superluminova, measures 42mm in diameter, 12mm thick with a 48mm lug-to-lug span, and uses a Seiko NH35 movement. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner noting a gain of only +2 seconds over seven days. The crystal is noted as being fused to the case, leading to a repair quote of $198 for a cracked crystal, a cost considered excessive by some owners relative to the watch's price. Lume is considered mediocre, and some would have preferred a 4Hz movement. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Riviera highly for its robust build and impressive accuracy at its price point.

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