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Hamilton American Classic RailRoad Auto ChronovsTissot PR516

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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 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono44mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono60h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono50m
PR516100m
MSRP
American Classic RailRoad Auto Chrono$2,045
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
41mm
Thickness
15.3mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,045
$2,100
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