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Men's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic Watch vs Men's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch

Ravvy scores Men's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic Watch at 87.43 and Men's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch at 89.39. Men's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch takes the overall pick, best for professionals seeking a classic dress watch with a slim profile.

Bulova Men's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic Watch, 24-Hour Sub Dial, Open Aperture, Self-Winding, Exhibition Caseback, Double Curved Mineral Crystal, Luminous Hands, 42mm Brown Strap/Brown Dial

$401

A stunning entry-level luxury timepiece for those who value mechanical aesthetics over ruggedness, accepting the modest water resistance for superior visual design.

Ravvy pick

Bulova Men's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch, Patterned Dial, 38mm, Style: 96B149

$162

Buy this if you want a timeless, reliable dress watch that looks more expensive than it is, provided you can accept the scratch sensitivity of a mineral crystal.

How they score

FactorMen's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic WatchMen's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch
Precision81.590
Aesthetics94.2–
Versatility84.594
Craftsmanship88–
Water Resistance40–
Style–89
Comfort–91
Build Quality–82.5

Men's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic Watch

What owners praise

  • Intricate open-heart skeleton dial design
  • Reliable self-winding automatic movement
  • Elegant croc-embossed leather strap with deployment buckle
  • Exhibition caseback reveals the inner gears
  • Sophisticated 24-hour sub-dial complication

What to know first

  • Limited 30m water resistance is not suitable for swimming
  • Mineral crystal is more prone to scratches than sapphire
  • Requires regular wear or a winder to maintain time

Skip it if outdoor athletes or swimmers needing high water resistance and durability

Men's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch

What owners praise

  • Ultra-slim 8mm case profile fits under any cuff
  • Sophisticated textured black dial adds premium detail
  • Highly accurate Japanese quartz movement
  • Comfortable fold-over safety clasp
  • Timeless 38mm sizing is universally flattering

What to know first

  • Mineral crystal is more prone to scratches than sapphire
  • 30m water resistance is only splash-proof
  • Luminous hands are faint in dark conditions

Skip it if individuals with very large wrists or those needing high water resistance for swimming

Specs side by side

SpecMen's Classic Sutton 4-Hand Automatic WatchMen's 3-Hand Calendar Date Quartz Watch
UPC961613274236 042429466982042429485921
ASINB004I5GOK8B004TB226Q
Bands11
ShapeRoundRound
CrystalCrystalMineral
DisplayAnalogAnalog
PatternSolidSolid
MaterialStainless-steelStainless-steel
Batteries1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)1 D batteries required.
CharacterFashionFashion
Band ColorBrownSilver
Band Width22 millimeters20 millimeters

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