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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsBaltic MR Roulette

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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.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
19mm
36mm
Thickness
6.9mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Hesalite
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$545
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