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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsNOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 for its elegant, classic dress watch dimensions, a dial that changes appearance, and comfortable OEM strap. Reviewers highlight its precise, instrument-like design and value proposition, noting its thinness and angular case. Some owners wish for a recessed subdial, and one criticizes the generic buckle. The gold-plated steel hands are not solid gold. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tetra 27 highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Tetra 2727.5mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M
Tetra 2743 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
Tetra 2750m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795
Tetra 27$2,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
24mm
27.5mm
Thickness
8.64mm
6.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
38.5mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
980.163
Alpha | manual
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$2,400
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