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Hamilton American Classic Boulton QuartzvsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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American Classic Boulton Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Boulton Quartz
MSRP $845
Hull California (Popeye Navy)
SpinnakerHull California (Popeye Navy)
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Quartz27mm
Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Quartz40h
Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Quartz30m
Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Quartz$845
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
27mm
42mm
Thickness
7.8mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$375

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz

Owners praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz for its classy, formal aesthetic, historical inspiration, and Art Deco design, noting its sinuous case hugs the wrist and contributes to a premium feel. Some find its small and thin size perfect, with one owner highlighting the 27mm x 32mm dimensions. The blue OEM strap was considered low quality, prompting an immediate swap. The retail price of $695 is considered worthwhile for the design and reliable movement by some, while others find it expensive for a quartz watch. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz highly for its heritage styling and elegant design at its price point.

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is noted for its unique design, featuring Popeye's arms as hands, which appeals to owners seeking a bold, quirky piece. Some owners appreciate the watch's solid build, textured dial, applied indices, and applied logo, along with decent SuperLuminova lume on the hands and indices. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve around 40-41 hours. One owner points out an anatomical inaccuracy in the Popeye depiction, with both characters shown with two right arms. Another reviewer notes the 42mm cushion case has a noticeable 15.7mm thickness.

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