Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

At MSRP the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $498, against $1,075 for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical — a $577 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical — a 6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical run compared to the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical runs a manual caliber (H-50), while the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic runs a automatic (Miyota 8315).

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Boulton MechanicalvsWolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Q: Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical.

Q: Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical or the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic?

The Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic.

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Mechanical

h13519711

MSRP $1,075

Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

22-SWA-003-LR3-CAM

MSRP $498

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Boulton Mechanical34mm

Skindiver WT Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Boulton Mechanical80h

Skindiver WT Automatic40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Boulton Mechanical50m

Skindiver WT Automatic150m

MSRP

American Classic Boulton Mechanical$1,075

Skindiver WT Automatic$498

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

White

Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

H-50

Miyota 8315

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,075

$498

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic

Owners widely praise the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic for its attractive retro aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and good value, with many highlighting its striking green dial, box sapphire crystal, and well-executed Beads of Rice bracelet. Some reviewers note the Miyota 8315 movement is adjusted to ±15 seconds per day, and one owner found the steel bracelet's finishing did not match the watch as well as the rubber straps. A minority of owners express disappointment with the lume, bezel wobble, and a perceived lack of finishing refinement, with one reviewer ultimately not recommending the watch. Overall, owners rate the Wolbrook Skindiver WT Automatic highly for its vintage charm and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

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