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Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsVaer G5 Pacific GMT

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American Classic Boulton Mechanical
HamiltonAmerican Classic Boulton Mechanical
MSRP $1,075
G5 Pacific GMT
VaerG5 Pacific GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm
G5 Pacific GMT39mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h
G5 Pacific GMT40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m
G5 Pacific GMT200m
MSRP
American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075
G5 Pacific GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-50
Miyota 9075
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$935

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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 G5 Pacific GMT

The Vaer G5 Pacific GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design featuring beige lume and an orange GMT hand, with a 13mm thick case and 200m water resistance. It utilizes a Miyota Caliber 9075 movement regulated to -0/+10 seconds per day, and a steel bezel for true GMT functionality. Some owners report acceptable dial clouding at certain angles given the price, while one owner returned a G5 Pacific Polar due to a misaligned date, suggesting a potential quality control issue. The highly domed sapphire crystal can increase thickness to 15.6mm and contribute to reflections. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Pacific GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and vintage aesthetic at an affordable price point.

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