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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsTissot PRC 200

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
PRC 200
TissotPRC 200
MSRP $595
What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

Tissot PRC 200

Owners widely praise the Tissot PRC 200's dial depth and legibility, with one noting the blue dial is more impressive in person. Reviewers highlight its satisfyingly weighted pushers and accessible entry into mechanical chronographs. The watch features a clean white dial with Arabic numerals for easy reading and bright green lume on its hands, offering a genuine 200m water resistance. One owner flags the day function as inaccurate, requiring weekly resets, though timekeeping is very accurate. The 44mm steel case is described as a bit thick but wearable, with a rubber strap option enhancing comfort at its $1,025 price. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Tissot PRC 200 for its legible dial and robust water resistance at an accessible price point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
PRC 20043mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
PRC 20040h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
PRC 200200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
PRC 200$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.13mm
12.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$595
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