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Hamilton American Classic Vintage QuartzvsHamilton American Classic PSR Digital Quartz

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American Classic Vintage Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Vintage Quartz
MSRP $775
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic PSR Digital Quartz
MSRP $1,225

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Vintage Quartz15mm
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Vintage Quartz40h
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz40h
Water Resistance
American Classic Vintage Quartz50m
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz100m
MSRP
American Classic Vintage Quartz$775
American Classic PSR Digital Quartz$1,225

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
15mm
41mm
Thickness
7.35mm
13.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
280.002
H-10e

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$775
$1,225

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz

The Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz is praised for its well-decorated ETA 2842 movement and simple dial with mirror-polished hands and indices. One owner notes the strap is too short, requiring replacement. On balance, owners appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Vintage Quartz for its vintage-inspired design and decorated movement.

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.

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