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Atelier Wen PerceptionvsHamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

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Atelier Wen Perception

Owners widely praise the Atelier Wen Perception's integrated bracelet and clasp for their excellent taper and finish, alongside its appealing 9.4mm thin case. However, some owners question its $3000 value, citing the Chinese movement and a bracelet design reminiscent of other watches. The dial's guilloché is considered less precise than some high-end alternatives, and the movement's winding action and rotor noise are noted as not feeling premium, with the movement lacking a hacking function. On balance, owners value the Perception for its thin profile and bracelet finishing, despite reservations about its movement and overall value proposition.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M as a stunning and underrated dress watch, with one owner even preferring it to the Cartier Tank. Reviewers highlight the quartz movement's smooth winding, hacking seconds, and easy syncing, alongside appreciation for the absence of a date complication and the curved case design. The watch retails for $500-$600 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M highly for its elegant Art Deco design and practical quartz movement features.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Perception38.5mm
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Power Reserve
Perception
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Water Resistance
Perception50m
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
MSRP
Perception$25,800
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
24mm
Thickness
8.64mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
19mm
16mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,800
$795
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