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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsHamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. One owner notes a 42-hour power reserve and a caution against setting the time backward between 8 AM and 3 PM. Another owner experienced accuracy and power reserve issues requiring service. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 highly for its distinctive size and finishing, despite some reports of timekeeping inconsistencies.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto is noted for its dressy yet versatile design, featuring striking gradient dials and intricately shaped cutouts that reveal the H-10 movement. It boasts an 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron hairspring. The watch is available in 36mm, 40mm, or 42mm stainless steel cases. On balance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto is appreciated for its visually engaging dial and movement display at its price point.

From video reviewers

The smoked dial's precision cutouts offer a captivating view of the automatic movement. Legibility is compromised by the open-heart design.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838mm
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto36mm
Power Reserve
Super Chronomat Automatic 3838h
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto80h
Water Resistance
Super Chronomat Automatic 38100m
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto50m
MSRP
Super Chronomat Automatic 38$24,900
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto$2,695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.88mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
18mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Mother of pearl

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$24,900
$2,695
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