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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.4mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
50 hoursh
Jewels
25
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$16,100

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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