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Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono QuartzvsTissot Chrono XL Vintage

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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 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

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Chrono XL Vintage45mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
Chrono XL Vintage
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
Chrono XL Vintage100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075
Chrono XL Vintage$450

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
12.13mm
11.02mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
45mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
251.274
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,075
$450
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