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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsImpossible Watch Company Art Deco

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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.

Impossible Watch Company Art Deco

The Impossible Watch Company Art Deco is praised for its cool, awesome design that captures the art deco look. Owners appreciate the "exploding numerals" and the curved case that contours the wrist, noting it wears "a bit like a modern smart watch." Some find the Seagull 1700 manual wind movement awkward at the $675 price point. On balance, owners rate the Impossible Watch Company Art Deco highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability, despite some reservations about the manual wind movement at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Art Deco33mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small
Art Deco
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
Art Deco
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
Art Deco$695

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
19mm
33mm
Thickness
6.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Lug Width
14mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
K1
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Seagull ST1701
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$695
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