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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295
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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-10
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$295
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