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Bremont Altitude ChronographvsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
American Classic Ardmore Small
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Small
MSRP $625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
American Classic Ardmore Small40h
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
American Classic Ardmore Small$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
19mm
Thickness
14.7mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
980.163
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$625

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

The Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small is a quartz watch, and owners report accuracy variations from losing 10-11 seconds per week to gaining 10 seconds per week, which is considered within an acceptable range. While typically a women's model, owners find it wearable on smaller wrists with compatible strap options available online. One owner notes the manual wind is sensitive and the crown is slightly crooked. The modern Ardmore is not waterproof. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small for its vintage aesthetic and wearability on smaller wrists.

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