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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsHamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

The Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small is a quartz watch, and owners report accuracy variations from losing 10-11 seconds per week to gaining 10 seconds per week, which is considered within an acceptable range. While typically a women's model, owners find it wearable on smaller wrists with compatible strap options available online. One owner notes the manual wind is sensitive and the crown is slightly crooked. The modern Ardmore is not waterproof. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small for its vintage aesthetic and wearability on smaller wrists.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M as a stunning and underrated dress watch, with one owner even preferring it to the Cartier Tank. Reviewers highlight the quartz movement's smooth winding, hacking seconds, and easy syncing, alongside appreciation for the absence of a date complication and the curved case design. The watch retails for $500-$600 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M highly for its elegant Art Deco design and practical quartz movement features.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
19mm
24mm
Thickness
6.9mm
8.64mm
Lug Width
14mm
16mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$795
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