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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton NecklacevsVario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

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American Classic Hamilton Necklace
HamiltonAmerican Classic Hamilton Necklace
MSRP $775
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound
VarioEmpire Art Nouveau Handwound
MSRP $888

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Hamilton Necklace15mm
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound38mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Hamilton Necklace40h
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Hamilton Necklace50m
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound50m
MSRP
American Classic Hamilton Necklace$775
Empire Art Nouveau Handwound$888

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
15mm
38mm
Thickness
8.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
280.002
Miyota 6T33
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$888

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Hamilton Necklace

Owners widely praise the American Classic Hamilton Necklace for its elegant, dainty feel and the compliments it garners, with one owner selecting it for its American spirit, class, and budget-friendliness. The silver dial with gold hands and markings, and the Art Deco/Brutalist engraved lid are noted highlights. Some find the small size difficult to read, and one owner reports the strap is too short. Overall, owners rate the American Classic Hamilton Necklace highly for its elegant feel and attractive design details at an accessible price point.

Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound

Owners widely praise the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound for its detailed, multi-layered dial featuring applied numerals and guilloche patterns, its elegant Art Deco-inspired design, and the enjoyable winding feel of the Miyota 6T33 handwound movement, often visible through an exhibition case back. The 38mm case size is considered a positive by many, and the included leather strap is noted for its comfort and quality. Some owners find the differing fonts on the sub-dials and perimeter less appealing, and the absence of a constant seconds sub-dial is flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners rate the Vario Empire Art Nouveau Handwound highly for its distinctive Art Deco styling and detailed dial at its price point.

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