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Furlan Marri Disco VolantevsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

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Furlan Marri Disco Volante

The Furlan Marri Disco Volante is widely praised for its retro-futuristic design, capturing vintage aesthetics with a 38mm x 8.95mm lugless case that reviewers find very wearable and compact. Owners and reviewers highlight the beautifully finished, customized manual-winding Peseux 7001 movement with Geneva stripes and black-polished screws, noting it exceeds the watch's price point. The dial's intricate sector patterns and unique lume application are frequently mentioned as standout features. However, some find the hidden crown and lugs hinder winding functionality, and the hands may appear short. The watch's dressy nature and 50-meter water resistance are noted as limitations for daily wear. The price of $2,780, while justified by the hand-finished movement, is considered high and requires significant consideration, with some finding the design polarizing.

From video reviewers

The ultra-thin profile and vintage aesthetic are cited as strengths. Water resistance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to alternatives.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

The Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small is a quartz watch, and owners report accuracy variations from losing 10-11 seconds per week to gaining 10 seconds per week, which is considered within an acceptable range. While typically a women's model, owners find it wearable on smaller wrists with compatible strap options available online. One owner notes the manual wind is sensitive and the crown is slightly crooked. The modern Ardmore is not waterproof. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small for its vintage aesthetic and wearability on smaller wrists.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Disco Volante38mm
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Power Reserve
Disco Volante42h
American Classic Ardmore Small
Water Resistance
Disco Volante50m
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
MSRP
Disco Volante$2,825
American Classic Ardmore Small$625

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
19mm
Thickness
8.1mm
6.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
4-part
Silver
Lume
BGW9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Hamilton 980.163
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,825
$625
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