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Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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American Classic Boulton Mechanical
HamiltonAmerican Classic Boulton Mechanical
MSRP $1,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$239

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What people say

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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