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Hamilton American Classic Ardmore SmallvsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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American Classic Ardmore Small
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Small
MSRP $625
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Ardmore Small19mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Ardmore Small40h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Ardmore Small30m
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
American Classic Ardmore Small$625
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
19mm
24mm
Thickness
6.9mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
14mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
980.163
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$625
$1,550

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES is widely praised for its slim, elegant, and discreet design, making it a timeless dress watch suitable for all styles and occasions. Owners appreciate its comfort and lightness on the wrist, with 36mm and 38mm models noted as sleek and not chunky, fitting well on average wrists. The quartz version is recommended for daily wear due to its accuracy and grab-and-go convenience, while the automatic is seen as a finely finished dress piece. Some commenters advise against gold-plated versions due to potential wear issues, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. One owner reported frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only a few months. Overall, owners value LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its thin profile and classic styling at a good price point, especially on the pre-owned market.

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