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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsPhoibos Reef Master

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Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Thickness
11.4mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
SII NH38
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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