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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Hull Riviera

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
Hull Riviera
SpinnakerHull Riviera
MSRP $169

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Hull Riviera42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Hull Riviera40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
Hull Riviera100m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
Hull Riviera$169

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
15.3mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$169

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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.

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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