Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsOmega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

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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 Mechanical at true scale

American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer at true scale

Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

Diameter

34mm

29mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

31.2mm

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

50h

MSRP

$1,075

lowest

$8,500

Movement

Hamilton H-50

Omega 8700

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
29mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
31.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
White
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-50
Omega 8700
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
50h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$8,500
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Reviews

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for its cool aesthetic and interesting company heritage. The manual-wind Hamilton H-50 movement is noted for its smooth winding action and hacking seconds, with the absence of a date complication being a welcomed feature. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical highly for its distinctive design and user-friendly manual-wind movement.

Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer

Owners widely appreciate the Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer for its clean design and refined, elegant look, with some calling it the most underrated model in Omega's lineup and a personal favorite. Reviewers describe the 29mm Constellation as a handsome, well-built precision chronometer with a silky sun-brushed dial and an elegant monochromatic look. Owners express pride in ownership, viewing it as a potential heirloom. However, some owners note that Omega does not sell alternative straps for the watch. One reviewer considers the 29mm model's 50m water resistance and scarce lume to disqualify it as a sports watch. Owners report that Omega's parts policy for Co-Axial movements can lead to higher servicing costs at official centers. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Omega Constellation Co Axial Master Chronometer for its elegant design and build quality.

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