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Dan Henry 1972vsHamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Power Reserve
1972
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Water Resistance
1972
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
MSRP
1972$370
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
24mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.64mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$795
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