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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38vsHamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto

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Super Chronomat Automatic 38
BreitlingSuper Chronomat Automatic 38
MSRP $11,100
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Open Heart Auto
MSRP $2,695
What people say

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Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38

Owners widely praise the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its unique 38mm size, beautiful dial, and highly polished case and bracelet. Some owners, however, note the bracelet would benefit from micro-adjustment for a better fit, and a few express concern that the case feels substantial. One owner reported inconsistent power reserve, barely reaching 36 hours, and poor timekeeping that persisted after service attempts. Overall, owners appreciate the Breitling Super Chronomat Automatic 38 for its striking aesthetics and distinctive sizing, despite some concerns regarding bracelet adjustability and reported timekeeping issues.

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

16 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$11,100
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto$2,695

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.88mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Mother of pearl
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
H-10
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$11,100
$2,695
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