Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz MvsLongines DolceVita

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M at true scale

American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

Longines DolceVita at true scale

DolceVita

Diameter

24mm

47mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

47mm

Thickness

8.6mm

lowest

10.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

45h

MSRP

$795

lowest

$2,000

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Longines L592.5

Case

5 specs
Diameter
24mm
47mm
Thickness
8.64mm
10.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Lug Width
16mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
White
Silver
Indices
n/a
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Longines L592.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$2,000
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Reviews

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

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

The Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M is widely praised for its attractive vintage design and timeless appeal, with owners calling it a stunning and underrated dress watch. Some owners find its gold tone less convincing than solid-gold alternatives, and one owner expressed a preference for the watch to lack a seconds hand or have a central one that does not obscure the VI numeral. The quartz movement is noted for its durability against shocks, smooth winding, hacking seconds, and easy syncing. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M highly for its classic Art Deco design and value.

Longines DolceVita

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA as an underrated gem offering excellent value, with some finding its dial superior to luxury alternatives and appreciating its comfortable wear on a bracelet. One owner notes the 47mm case length is suitable for larger wrists. Conversely, one owner criticizes the crown as poor and the date window as impractical. The Longines DOLCEVITA features an automatic Longines L592.5 movement and 30m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its surprising dial quality and value proposition, despite minor criticisms of its functional elements.