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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsTissot PR516

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

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 Performer Autochrono42mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
PR516100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.22mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,100
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