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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsZelos Aurora Field

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Aurora Field
ZelosAurora Field
MSRP $529

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Aurora Field42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Aurora Field40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Aurora Field200m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Aurora Field$529

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
11.4mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$529

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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.

Zelos Aurora Field

The Zelos Aurora Field is praised for its unique and gorgeous dial, with the hammered teal bronze version and its great lume, particularly on the minute track, being singled out. Owners find the rubber strap comfortable and flexible with good hardware, and the watch is highlighted as feature-packed for its price point, including 200m water resistance, Grade 2 titanium, and 30,000 A/m anti-magnetism, with the new clasp noted as the best to date. However, some owners criticize sharp bracelet edges, an odd case shape with lugs that cause it to wear high, and dial text that appears cheap and plasticky, with one commenter finding the straight lugs look a bit off. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its value and unique dial, despite some concerns about case and bracelet finishing.

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