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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsTissot Heritage 1973

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American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
HamiltonAmerican Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
Heritage 1973
TissotHeritage 1973
MSRP $2,575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
Heritage 197343mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
Heritage 197360h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
Heritage 1973100m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
Heritage 1973$2,575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
44mm
43mm
Thickness
15.3mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-21
Valjoux

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$2,575

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1973

The Tissot Heritage 1973 is widely praised for its faithful vintage aesthetic, featuring a tonneau or cushion case with contrasting finishes and a panda dial with orange accents. Owners and reviewers alike appreciate its compelling remake of a 1970s racing watch, with some specifically noting the attractive dial and case curves. The watch is powered by the ETA 7753 automatic chronograph movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. However, some find its 43mm or 44mm diameter to be large-wearing, and one owner reported difficulty setting the date and a chronograph reset that is consistently one second off. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner noting 10-15 seconds per day. The radial brushed case finish, while visually appealing, is noted as being prone to scratches that are difficult to polish out. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1973 highly for its tempting value and credible vintage racing style.

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