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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsTissot Classic Dream

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream

The Tissot Classic Dream is widely praised for its exceptional value, with owners and reviewers citing its Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, and traditional design as key strengths. Its thin 8.1mm profile and 42mm case are noted for excellent wearability, and the white dial with Roman numerals is described as dazzling. Some owners express a desire for an automatic movement and higher water resistance, while others prefer a smaller 38mm case size. The silver dial's indexes are flagged as less visible due to the absence of luminescent treatment. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Classic Dream a standout value proposition for its dressy aesthetic and Swiss-made components.

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Classic Dream42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M40h
Classic Dream40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795
Classic Dream$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
24mm
42mm
Thickness
8.64mm
8.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
16mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Indices
Applied
Roman

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$350
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