Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto ChronovsLebois & Co Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc'


Ref. heritage-atelier-chronograph-324552-bleu-sur-blanc·MSRP $11,323
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American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc'
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.4mm
Thickness
14.4mm
10.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
60h
60h
MSRP
$2,645
lowest
$11,323
Movement
Hamilton H-31
LC-450
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its attractive panda dial, retro design, and value, with many noting its historical significance and ability to garner compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its clean, athletic aesthetic and vintage charm, with some finding it wears well and fits comfortably under dress shirts, even on smaller wrists. However, multiple sources flag its substantial thickness, ranging from 14.35mm to 14.7mm, and one owner noted the H-31 movement's rotor felt unusually spinny and the date-set button recessed. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day and another +3 seconds per day. The included leather strap is frequently described as showing creasing easily or being merely utilitarian, leading some owners to explore aftermarket bracelet options.
The panda dial's contrasting subdials are a notable strength. The bracelet clasp is considered less refined than the rest of the watch.
The Lebois & Co Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc' is widely praised for its detailed case finishing, with pushers mirroring the lug shape and a subtle step between the lug and bezel. Reviewers highlight the 39mm steel case proportions as perfect and wearable, enhanced by sloped lugs and an ultra-domed sapphire crystal. The dial features a Grand Feu enamel base with blue subdials and periphery, complemented by applied indices and blued hands. The manual-wind LC-450 movement is noted for its column wheel and a 60-hour power reserve, though one owner reported a deviation of +4 to +5 seconds per day. The strap is considered too thick by one reviewer, and the telemeter scale can present legibility issues. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lebois & Co Atelier Chronograph 324.552 'Bleu sur Blanc' highly for its vintage charm, detailed dial work, and well-executed 39mm case size.
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