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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its ideal small and light wearing dimensions, beautiful dial that shifts with lighting, and gorgeous blued hands, with some finding its 27mm size perfect for vintage preferences. The watch is noted for its precise, Art Deco-inspired design and good finishing. However, some owners and reviewers consider the 27.5mm size too small, labeling it a women's watch, though others find it unisex and note its square shape can make it wear larger. One owner flags the buckle as disappointingly generic and the grey suede strap as prone to getting dirty. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 duo for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Tetra 27 duo27.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Quartz
Tetra 27 duo53 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
Tetra 27 duo50m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625
Tetra 27 duo$2,090

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
19mm
27.5mm
Thickness
6.9mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
14mm
18mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$2,090
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