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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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American Classic Ardmore Small
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Small
MSRP $625
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small40h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
19mm
40mm
Thickness
6.9mm
12mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$799

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What people say

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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