Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsOrient Stretto Date Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Orient Stretto Date Solar

Owners praise the Orient Stretto Date Solar for its sharp, clean, and classy look, with some highlighting its refined dial color and simple, light design as fitting well in business-casual settings or with suits. One owner appreciates its affordable price point around $160 and its mechanical nature. However, some find the design generic, and the bracelet clasp offers limited micro-adjustment. One owner described the Orient Stretto Date Solar as appearing like a children's watch and noted its strap makes noise. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date Solar positively for its attractive aesthetic and value, with the refined dial and clean design being key strengths.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Stretto Date Solar32.1mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Stretto Date Solar
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
Stretto Date Solar30m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795
Stretto Date Solar$285

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
24mm
32.1mm
Thickness
8.64mm
7.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
39mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
980.163
VS224
Type
Quartz
Solar
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$285
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M vs Orient Stretto Date Solar gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.