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Hamilton American Classic Boulton Quartz 27mm x 31.6mm
Ref. H13431553
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Stepping up in Hamilton's range
A rectangular tonneau case in yellow gold PVD steel, measuring 27mm across and 31.6mm long, gives the Boulton a compact, considered presence on the wrist. At 7.8mm thick, it sits close and flat beneath a cuff. The domed mineral crystal adds gentle curvature to the white dial, which carries gold-tone Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial at six o'clock. An 18mm brown calf leather strap with a gold PVD pin buckle completes a clean, uncluttered package. Power comes from the Swiss ETA 980.163 quartz calibre.
- Reference
- H13431553
- Brand
- Hamilton
- Collection
- American Classic
- Case size
- 32mm
- Case thickness
- 7.8mm
- Lug width
- 18mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Mineral
- Movement
- Quartz
- Calibre
- ETA 980.163
- Functions
- Small seconds
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Brown
- Clasp
- Buckle
- Retailer
- Goldsmiths
Learn more about Hamilton
Hamilton was founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1892, and its early business was the railroad. American rail accidents caused by unsynchronised timekeeping had forced the industry to adopt strict standards, and Hamilton built pocket watches accurate enough to meet them — earning the description the watch of railroad accuracy.
Two things then defined it. The first was war: Hamilton supplied over a million watches to American forces in the Second World War, suspending civilian production entirely, and its marine chronometers were fitted across the US Navy.
The second was electricity. The Ventura of 1957 was the first battery-powered electric wristwatch, and its asymmetric shield-shaped case, designed by Richard Arbib, looked like nothing before it. Elvis Presley wore one in Blue Hawaii.
Hamilton's cinematic presence is unusually deep — over five hundred films — and includes the watches designed for 2001: A Space Odyssey with Stanley Kubrick, and appearances in Interstellar and Tenet.
American manufacturing ended in 1969 as the quartz crisis approached. The brand was acquired by the Swiss and is now part of the Swatch Group, based in Biel, where it occupies a distinctive position: American design heritage, Swiss production, and ETA movements with long power reserves at accessible prices. The Khaki Field, descended from the wartime issue watches, is its best-known line.
- 1892
- Founded in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- 1918
- Supplies the first US airmail flights.
- 1957
- The Ventura is the first electric wristwatch.
- 1968
- Designs the watches for 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- 1974
- Becomes Swiss-owned; now part of the Swatch Group.
Also in 5 collections
This watch appears in Back in Stock (3,434), Stainless Steel Watches (2,782), Watches Under 37mm (1,453), Leather Strap Watches (910) and Dress Watches (475).
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What the specifications mean
A slim watch on leather, made for wearing with a shirt.
Strengths
- 32mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sits in the lower half of Hamilton's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Hamilton American Classic Boulton alternatives
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| Specification | H13431553 | YA125407 | R48913163 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £690 | £499 | £735 |
| Case size | 32mm | 32mm | 30mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
It can, over time. Mineral glass handles daily wear but will pick up fine scratches that sapphire would not.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
18mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Cheapest place to buy
Both Mappin & Webb and Goldsmiths list it at £690, so choose on delivery and warranty rather than price.
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