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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
19mm
38mm
Thickness
6.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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