Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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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

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time at true scale

VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Diameter

19mm

39mm

Thickness

6.9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

MSRP

$625

$428

lowest

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Ronda 1062

Case

6 specs
Diameter
19mm
39mm
Thickness
6.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Green

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Ronda 1062

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$428
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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its clever reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and Art Deco-inspired design, offering exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners highlight its striking appearance, with one noting Cartier vibes on the white dial and Vario's signature style on the red dial, complemented by a perfectly fitting strap and deployment clasp. The 39mm case is generally considered well-designed and wearable, though its 12mm thickness is a point of debate for some, with one owner finding it gives a sportier vibe and another noting the need to remove the watch to switch faces. One owner also points out the lack of lume on one dial as a missed opportunity. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its unique reversible design and impressive value.