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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Ref. H38429110

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
40mm
Movement
Manual
Category
Chronograph
MSRP
$2,495
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H is the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono ($2,645) — same family (American Classic) and Racing chrono. If price is the constraint, the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition at $1,150 (vs $2,495 for the American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Baltic Scalegraph Classic is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Racing chrono. Stepping up, the Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition ($9,450) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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48 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief, usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic
Balticmicro

Scalegraph Classic

2 variants · Scalegraph
39.5mm·Manual
$1,712MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Baltic Scalegraph
Balticmicro

Scalegraph

3 variants
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,766MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Lorier Olympia SII
Loriermicro

Olympia SII

2 variants · Olympia
39mm·Manual
$999MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Zelos Vitesse
Zelosmicro

Vitesse

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,499MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII
Maenmicro

Skymaster 38 MKIII

9 variants · Skymaster
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,679MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Beaufort Bicompax
Beaufortmicro

Bicompax

3 variants
40.5mm·Manual
$810MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Nezumi Studios VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102
Nezumi Studiosmicro

VOITURE – Ref. VM2.1102

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$1,063MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seagull 1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm
Seagullmicro
Seagull 1963

1963 Series Original D304 Chronograph Watch Sky Voyage Edition 40mm

 
40mm·Manual
$789MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Dumoreau Monopusher Chronograph
Dumoreaumicro

Monopusher Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$1,995MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Geckota Classic Chronotimer
Geckotamicro
Chronotimer

Classic Chronotimer

5 variants · Chronotimer
41.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$750MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Olech & Wajs Watches AVIATION V7733
Olech & Wajs Watchesmicro

AVIATION V7733

 
40mm·Manual
—MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Serket Watch Co Overdrive Chronograph
Serket Watch Comicro

Overdrive Chronograph

8 variants · Ref. SWC2026ODCSG0001
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$499MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price: same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono
Hamilton

American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

4 variants · Ref. H38416111
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,645MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Longines LONGINES TUXEDO
Longines
Tuxedo

LONGINES TUXEDO

Ref. L2.830.4.93.0
40mm·Automatic
$3,900MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,100MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

 
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono
Hamilton

Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer Mechanical Chrono

2 variants · Ref. H76409140
40mm·Manual·100m WR
$2,445MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Chronograph

6 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

 
42.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Massena LAB Archetype 0.0
Massena LAB

Archetype 0.0

Ref. AR-00
42mm·Manual·100m WR
$4,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Frederique Constant Highlife Chronograph Automatic
Frederique Constant

Highlife Chronograph Automatic

3 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,595MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

 
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,500MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot Telemeter 1938
Tissot
Heritage

Telemeter 1938

2 variants
42mm·Automatic
$2,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Longines LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE
Longines
Avigation

LONGINES AVIGATION BIGEYE

2 variants · Avigation
41mm·Automatic
$4,400MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

 
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
40mm·Quartz·100m WR
$575MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition
Seiko

Prospex SPEEDTIMER SPEEDTIMER Solar Chronograph Limited Edition

3 variants · Prospex SPEEDTIMER
39mm·Quartz·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Orient Stretto Chronograph
Orient

Stretto Chronograph

3 variants · Stretto
40mm·Solar
$350MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Seiko Presage Classic Series
Seiko

Presage Classic Series

4 variants
40.2mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,125MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Orient Classic Semi Skeleton
Orient

Classic Semi Skeleton

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$670MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz
Yema

Rallygraf Meca-Quartz

2 variants · Rallygraf
39mm·Quartz
$420MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot T-Race
Tissot

T-Race

7 variants
38/45mm·Quartz·100m WR
$650MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Timex Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Marlin Chronograph Tachymeter 40mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

4 variants
40mm·Quartz
$249MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Timex Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph
Timex

Marlin Jet Quartz Chronograph

2 variants
40mm·Quartz
$279MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Christopher Ward C63 Valour
Christopher Ward

C63 Valour

2 variants · C63
39mm·Quartz·150m WR
$1,050MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Tissot Gentleman Open Heart
Tissot

Gentleman Open Heart

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,025MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H

Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint: luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Breitling Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi Ref 765 1953 Re Edition

Ref. AB0920131B1X1
41mm·Manual
$9,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Breitling Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi Ref 765 1964 Re Edition

Ref. AB09451A1B1X1
41mm·Manual
$9,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Bremont Supernova
Bremont

Supernova

6 variants
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$8,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Fortis Stratoliner S-41
Fortis

Stratoliner S-41

8 variants · Stratoliner
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,450MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Breitling Avi 1953 Edition
Breitling
Classic Avi

Avi 1953 Edition

2 variants · Classic Avi
41mm·Manual
$27,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Bremont ALT1-C
Bremont

ALT1-C

3 variants · ALT1
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Norqain Freedom Chrono Zermatt Unplugged Special Edition
Norqain

Freedom Chrono Zermatt Unplugged Special Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,573MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon X Porsche Panamericana

Ref. CBS5012.FC6571
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$38,250MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Longines SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK
Longines

SPIRIT PILOT FLYBACK

2 variants · Spirit Pilot
39.5mm·Manual·100m WR
$5,550MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph
TAG Heuer

Carrera Chronograph

6 variants · Carrera
39/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$7,150MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Longines LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK
Longines
Spirit Flyback

LONGINES SPIRIT FLYBACK

3 variants · Spirit Flyback
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,000MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
Bremont Altitude Chronograph
Bremont

Altitude Chronograph

4 variants · Altitude
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,300MSRP
vsCompare with the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Chronograph H
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