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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsZelos GT

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
GT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
GT100m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
34mm
42mm
Thickness
10.58mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
SS - Azzurro

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9133
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$499

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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.

Zelos GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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