Benjamin James Scarifour ClassicvsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Benjamin James Scarifour Classic at true scale

Scarifour Classic

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz at true scale

American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Diameter

31mm

19mm

Lug-to-Lug

40mm

n/a

Thickness

8.3mm

6.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$717

$625

lowest

Movement

Ronda 762

Hamilton 980.163

Case

5 specs
Diameter
31mm
19mm
Thickness
8.3mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
40mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762
Hamilton 980.163
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$717
$625
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benjamin James Scarifour Classic

Owners widely praise the Benjamin James Scarifour Classic for its classic 31mm sizing and attractive case shape, with the horizontally brushed ice blue and purple dials frequently highlighted as standout features that look amazing in the sun. The watch is noted for its thin 8.3mm profile, designed to wear like a 36mm round watch, and features 50m water resistance. One owner finds the design busy, particularly the XII numeral, and prefers a white dial to simplify it. Overall, owners rate the Benjamin James Scarifour Classic highly for its versatile wearability and striking dial finishes.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular shape and suitability for smaller wrists, with one owner noting its design is loved despite minor wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service and another noting a gain of about 10 seconds a week. The Ardmore's quartz movement is common across Hamilton models, and it is not waterproof. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz well for its attractive design and wearability on smaller wrists.

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