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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

The Tissot PR516 is widely praised for its vintage-inspired design, robust and well-finished case, and the value it offers. Owners and reviewers frequently highlight its crisp dials, heritage inspiration, and modern refinements like the Powermatic 80 movement. Some owners appreciate its size and jubilee bracelet, finding it comfortable and a good alternative to other models. However, several sources note a 14mm thickness that can feel noticeable, and the bracelet clasp is considered a weak point by one reviewer, being a folded steel design. The case design is described by some as unrefined or boring, lacking the appeal of the original 70s model, and one enthusiast finds the hands a dealbreaker. The fixed bezel on some variants is seen as a gimmick by some owners, and the orange subdial hand can be difficult to read. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its strong vintage aesthetic and robust build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux automatic movement is a key strength. The price point of €2,145 is a point of contention.

At a glance

11 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$2,150

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
15.22mm
14.19mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Power Reserve
60h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$2,150
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