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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsHamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for its smooth winding action and hacking seconds, with the absence of a date complication being a frequently noted positive. The watch is also lauded for its cool aesthetic and interesting company heritage. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical highly for its user-friendly mechanical movement and distinctive style.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Quartz
American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625
American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
19mm
34mm
Thickness
6.9mm
11.2mm
Lug Width
14mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
980.163
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$1,075
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