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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsTissot PR516

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
PR516100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,100
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