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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSternglas Marus 2.0

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Marus 2.0
SternglasMarus 2.0
MSRP $593
What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto for its classical design, quality finishing, and refined presence, with its silver sunburst dial and rose gold accents frequently highlighted as beautiful. The H-10 movement offers an 80-hour power reserve, and some find the 42mm case size and 12mm thickness ideal for wearability. However, legibility can be an issue due to thin hands on the reflective dial, and the laser-engraved quote on the strap is a common point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the strap's appearance. Concerns are also raised about its limited versatility for everyday wear due to its dressier style, low water resistance, and lack of crown guards. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto highly for its attractive design and value for money, particularly its movement and finishing.

Sternglas Marus 2.0

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Marus 2.0 for its well-built, heavy case and excellent bezel action, which is considered superior to some competitors. Reviewers note the refined case and luminous dial markers, while the green dial stands out from other divers. The Seiko NH35A movement offers accuracy ranging from -20/+40 seconds per day. One reviewer desired a slightly larger screw-down crown. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus 2.0 highly for its robust build and standout dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Marus 2.041mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Marus 2.041h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Marus 2.0200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Marus 2.0$593

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$593
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