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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSugess MoonPhase Master S394

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MoonPhase Master S394
SugessMoonPhase Master S394
MSRP $449
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.

Sugess MoonPhase Master S394

Owners widely praise the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 for its impressive value, offering multiple complications at a sub-$200 price point, with one owner highlighting its deep blue dial and applied markers. While one owner finds the 14mm thickness acceptable and wearable, another notes the included straps are subpar and the movement finishing is rough under magnification. The long lugs can also create a noticeable gap with the strap. On balance, owners rate the Sugess MoonPhase Master S394 highly for the significant complications and aesthetic appeal it delivers at its accessible price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
MoonPhase Master S39440mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
MoonPhase Master S39445h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
MoonPhase Master S39450m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
MoonPhase Master S394$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Case Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seagull ST21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
80h
45h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$449
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