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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsZelos Eagle 2

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Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899
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 Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
La Joux-Perret G100
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$899
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