Hamilton American Classic Boulton QuartzvsOmega Constellation Quartz

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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 Quartz at true scale

American Classic Boulton Quartz

Omega Constellation Quartz at true scale

Constellation Quartz

Diameter

27mm

28mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

30.5mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

8.5mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$845

lowest

$3,500

Movement

Hamilton 980.163

Omega 4061

Case

5 specs
Diameter
27mm
28mm
Thickness
7.8mm
8.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
30.52mm
Lug Width
18mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton 980.163
Omega 4061
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$845
$3,500
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Reviews

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

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz for its historically inspired Art Deco design and its small, thin profile that hugs the wrist, contributing to a premium feel. Some owners note the blue OEM strap is low quality, prompting immediate replacement, and one owner mentions the traditional numerals clash with the modern logo. The watch is considered a classy, formal option and a high-quality alternative to other luxury brands, with a retail price of $695 seen as worthwhile for the design and reliable movement by some, though others find it expensive for a quartz watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz highly for its elegant design and slim wearability at its price point.

Omega Constellation Quartz

Owners widely praise the Omega Constellation Quartz for its clean, elegant design and compact 28mm case, which fits smaller wrists well, with one owner describing their gold-filled example's well-worn bracelet as feeling like butter. Some owners appreciate its integrated bracelet and lack of extraneous features, finding specific black and gold variants particularly appealing. One owner notes their vintage quartz model runs approximately -15 seconds per day after service, which they consider acceptable for its age. Owners are split on its wearability on larger wrists, though many prefer this vintage design over current Constellation models. Overall, owners rate the Omega Constellation Quartz highly for its elegant design and comfortable fit on smaller wrists.