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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsTissot PRX

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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 PRX

The Tissot PRX is widely praised for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, offering remarkable value and a luxurious feel that belies its price point. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its comfortable, thin profile and integrated bracelet design. The dial pattern is noted for its retro, 1980s aesthetic, and the reliable automatic movement contributes to its appeal as a strong contender for a first mechanical watch. However, some owners point out a lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet clasp, and one reviewer noted issues with quality control on a chronograph model, including a malfunctioning hand and dust on the dial. The sapphire crystal's lack of AR-coating and the shininess of the hour and minute hands are also mentioned as minor drawbacks. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement's reliability and 80-hour power reserve are consistently praised. The integrated bracelet's susceptibility to scratches is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on whether the Powermatic 80 movement's accuracy significantly surpasses the quartz version.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
PRX40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M40h
PRX40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
PRX100m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795
PRX$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
24mm
40mm
Thickness
8.64mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163
11.5'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$450
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