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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsTissot Chrono L

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Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
12.13mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
42mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$475

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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 Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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