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Hamilton American Classic PSR 74vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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American Classic PSR 74
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR 74
MSRP $875
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic PSR 7426mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic PSR 7440h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic PSR 74100m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
American Classic PSR 74$875
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
26mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
12mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-40e
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$875
$218

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic PSR 74

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 for its retro-futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic and high attention to detail, with many calling its bracelet exceptionally well-made and comfortable. Reviewers and owners note its exceptional accuracy, with some reporting zero seconds deviation over extended periods. The watch offers 100 meters of water resistance and sapphire glass. Some owners find the red LCD display dim and difficult to read without pressing a button, particularly outdoors, while others report no legibility issues. Sharp edges on the clasp buttons are flagged by some owners as a drawback at its price point, and one owner criticizes the internal quartz movement's battery clamp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic PSR 74 highly for its unique retro-futuristic design and high-quality bracelet at the price.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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