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Hamilton American Classic Boulton QuartzvsLorier Hydra SIII

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American Classic Boulton Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Boulton Quartz
MSRP $845
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Quartz27mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Quartz40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Quartz30m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Quartz$845
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
27mm
39mm
Thickness
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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