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Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono for its historically significant retro design, clean panda dial, and value, with many noting its comfortable wearability and how it garners compliments. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its attractive dial with well-placed sub-registers and polished indices, evoking a vintage charm. Some owners find the 14mm+ case thickness substantial, though others note it wears smaller than expected and fits under shirt cuffs. The H-31 movement's rotor is described as spinny by one owner, and accuracy figures range from +3 to +8 seconds per day, with one owner noting the OEM strap is utilitarian. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono40mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono60h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono100m
PR516100m
MSRP
American Classic Intra-Matic Auto Chrono$2,645
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.45mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
White
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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