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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
15.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 6T33
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$888

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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.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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