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Fears BrunswickvsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

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Brunswick
FearsBrunswick
MSRP $3,125
American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625
What people say

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Fears Brunswick

Fears Brunswick owners and reviewers widely praise its elegant, vintage-inspired design, beautiful cushion case shape, and textured dials, with specific commendations for hand-polished German dials and hand-applied numerals. Some reviewers would prefer a screw-down crown despite the 100m water resistance, and one owner notes the price point is steep for a microbrand with an off-the-shelf movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick highly for its charming design and dial finishing.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular design, particularly on smaller wrists. One owner loves the Registered Edition's design, noting minor wear from storage. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service, while another notes a gain of about 10 seconds a week, both considered within acceptable limits for a non-chronometer certified watch. Overall, owners value the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its attractive design and suitability for smaller wrists.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick38mm
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick40h
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick10m
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
MSRP
Brunswick$3,125
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
19mm
Thickness
11.25mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Brown
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
980.163
Type
Manual
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,125
$625
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