Hamilton American Classic Ardmore QuartzvsLongines DolceVita

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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

Longines DolceVita at true scale

DolceVita

Diameter

19mm

47mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

6.9mm

lowest

10.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$625

lowest

$2,000

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Longines L592.5

Case

4 specs
Diameter
19mm
47mm
Thickness
6.9mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
14mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Indices
n/a
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Longines L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$2,000
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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.

Longines DolceVita

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA as an underrated gem offering excellent value, with some finding its dial superior to luxury alternatives and appreciating its comfortable wear on a bracelet. One owner notes the 47mm case length is suitable for larger wrists. Conversely, one owner criticizes the crown as poor and the date window as impractical. The Longines DOLCEVITA features an automatic Longines L592.5 movement and 30m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its surprising dial quality and value proposition, despite minor criticisms of its functional elements.