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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
Model 1
anOrdainModel 1
MSRP $3,804

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Model 141mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Model 142h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
Model 150m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15.3mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$3,804

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement at its price point.

anOrdain Model 1

Owners and reviewers widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 for its exquisite vitreous enamel dial, noting its depth, unique light play, and custom typography. The watch is also commended for its comfortable wearability, elegant design, and appealing price point for its handmade processes, with an 800 vickers hardened case resisting scratches well. Some owners report the Sellita SW200-1 movement's rotor is noticeable and the watch lacks lume. Significant wait times, potentially exceeding two years, are a frequently cited drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 1 highly for its exceptional enamel dial and handcrafted aesthetic at the price.

From video reviewers

Thoughtful finishing and beautiful color options are notable strengths of the anOrdain Model 1. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively long, which may not suit everyone's wrist size, and the relatively low 5ATM water-resistance may limit its suitability for swimming or diving. Reviewers disagree on the movement used in the watch, with some mentioning the Sellita SW210 or La Joux Perret G101, while others mention the Sellita SW200.

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