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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital QuartzvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
Beacon50m
MSRP
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.3mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-10e
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,225
$495

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz for its cool retro-futuristic design and historical reissue status, with many finding it comfortable for all-day wear on its tapering bracelet. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its exceptional accuracy, with figures ranging from +/- zero seconds per day to -0.5 to +0.7 seconds per day. The watch features a hybrid dual display with LCD and OLED technology, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance, with battery life estimated at three to five years. Some owners note sharp edges on the clasp buttons and a lack of micro-adjustments on the butterfly clasp, while others find the red LCD dim outdoors and the display activation delayed, requiring a button press to see the time in the dark. The price is considered accessible by some for its unique character and heritage, though others find it expensive for a quartz digital watch.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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