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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $595

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Presage Cocktail Time$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
4R57
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$595

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its visually stunning dials and exceptional value, appearing more expensive than its price point. Owners highlight the dial, indices, hands, and crown as particularly well-executed. However, some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and the potential for quality control issues. One owner describes the case as large, round, and uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its attractive dial designs and strong value proposition.

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