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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
19mm
39mm
Thickness
6.9mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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