Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsLilienthal Berlin Multimatica All Black Leather Black

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz at true scale

American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Lilienthal Berlin Multimatica All Black Leather Black at true scale

Multimatica All Black Leather Black

Diameter

19mm

36.3mm

Thickness

6.9mm

lowest

7.6mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$625

$189

lowest

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Seiko VH83

Case

6 specs
Diameter
19mm
36.25mm
Thickness
6.9mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
14mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
316L surgical steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Polished

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Seiko VH83
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$189
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular shape and suitability for smaller wrists, with one owner noting its design is loved despite minor wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service and another noting a gain of about 10 seconds a week. The Ardmore's quartz movement is common across Hamilton models, and it is not waterproof. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz well for its attractive design and wearability on smaller wrists.

Lilienthal Berlin Multimatica All Black Leather Black

Owners widely report poor customer service and shipping delays, with some experiencing watches that arrived non-functional and others noting sharp case edges. Conversely, some owners praise the watch's quality and appearance for the price, highlighting its clean, Bauhaus-inspired design and comfortable fit. Some in the community consider it a fashion watch, while others enjoy its daily wearability and modern aesthetic. On balance, owners and reviewers find Lilienthal Berlin watches to be stylish with a clean design, but significant concerns exist regarding customer service and build quality consistency.