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Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical for its smooth winding action and hacking seconds, with the absence of a date complication being a frequently noted positive. The watch is also lauded for its cool aesthetic and interesting company heritage. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical highly for its user-friendly mechanical movement and distinctive style.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m
Tangente50m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
35mm
Thickness
11.2mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Indices

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
Nomos DUW 4001
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
80h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$2,620
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