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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its value and dressy yet substantial look. The H-31 or adapted 7753 movement is noted, alongside a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size, and the movement's thickness makes it unsuitable for those seeking a slim watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its value and refined aesthetic.

Tissot Chrono XL Vintage

The Tissot Chrono XL Vintage is widely appreciated for its retro pilot aesthetic, featuring altimeter-style numerals and a black, white, and bronze dial within a black steel case. Owners consistently praise its excellent lume for the price point. While the 45mm size is noted as substantial, some find it fits surprisingly well even under shirt cuffs, though it is generally considered more of a casual, t-shirt watch. On balance, owners value the Tissot Chrono XL Vintage for its distinctive vintage pilot design and strong lume at its price.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Chrono XL Vintage
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
15.23mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$450
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