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Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsHamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto

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Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Open Heart Auto
MSRP $2,695

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto80h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Hometown$349
Jazzmaster Open Heart Auto$2,695

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Mother of pearl

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$2,695

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What people say

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Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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.

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