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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
15.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
60h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

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