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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.4mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$1,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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