Side by side

Bremont MBIIvsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Small

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

MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
American Classic Ardmore Small
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Small
MSRP $625

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
American Classic Ardmore Small40h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
American Classic Ardmore Small$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
43mm
19mm
Thickness
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
White
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
980.163
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$625

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Bremont MBII vs Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Small gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.