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Hamilton American Classic Spirit of Liberty AutovsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto42mm
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue39.9mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto80h
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue42 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto50m
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue50m
MSRP
American Classic Spirit of Liberty Auto$1,195
Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue$6,870

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.9mm
Thickness
11.4mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-10
DUW 5201
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,195
$6,870

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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 Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its excellent finishing, particularly the deep, textured Blaugold dial and polished case, and its well-regarded Epsilon movement. The dual-timezone complication is noted as sharp and functional, though one reviewer points out it functions as a GMT rather than a true 24-hour worldtimer. Some owners find the dial slightly difficult to read at a glance and the asymmetry of the timezone disk detracts from elegance, while others praise its visual intrigue. The 10.9mm thickness is considered by some to be less ideal for a dress watch compared to thinner options, and the 50mm lug-to-lug length on the 40mm case is a point of contention, with some finding it potentially awkward on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich Worldtimer midnight blue for its impressive finishing and unique dial at its price point.

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