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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$195

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What people say

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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono for its historical brand appeal and spectacular appearance, calling the ETA 7750 movement a "tank" and appreciating the date magnifier's integration. Some find its design a bit busy compared to other models. One owner notes an 80-hour power reserve from the H-10 movement and a 40mm case with turned-down lugs for a thinner appearance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono highly for its historical brand appeal and robust movement at its price point.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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