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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsSeiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

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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.

Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)

Owners praise the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) for its clean, professional look and unique herringbone dial with thin Roman numerals, finding it suitable for various occasions. One owner notes the date complication with Roman numerals and a red marker for Sunday aids readability. The watch is also described as lightweight and wearable for daily use. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies) highly for its elegant dial design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)29.6mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)50m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
Essentials Roman Numeral (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
19mm
29.6mm
Thickness
6.9mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
37.7mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$350
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