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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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American Classic Ardmore Small
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Small
MSRP $625
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small40h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
19mm
40mm
Thickness
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
980.163
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$195

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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