Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette or the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M is the cheaper of the two at $795, against $1,295 for the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette — a $500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette or the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M?

The Frederique Constant Classics Manchette wears larger at 25.7mm versus 24mm for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M — a 1.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette or the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M?

The Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette run compared to the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M?

Both watches run quartz movements — the Frederique Constant Classics Manchette uses the Frederique Constant FC-200 and the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M uses the Hamilton 980.163.

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Frederique Constant Classics ManchettevsHamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

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Frederique Constant Classics Manchette

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MSRP $1,295

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

MSRP $795

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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Manchette25.7mm

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm

Power Reserve

Classics Manchette—

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M—

Water Resistance

Classics Manchette30m

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m

MSRP

Classics Manchette$1,295

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Frederique Constant FC-200

Hamilton 980.163

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,295

$795

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