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Hamilton Broadway Auto ChronovsNorqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple

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Broadway Auto Chrono
HamiltonBroadway Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple
NorqainIndependence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple
MSRP $9,323

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple42mm
Power Reserve
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple62h
Water Resistance
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple100m
MSRP
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895
Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple$9,323

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Aubergine
Skeleton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
NORQAIN 8K Manufacture Calibre
Power Reserve
60h
62h
Complications
None
Chronograph, Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$9,323

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What people say

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Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono's blue and green dial with carved stripes and applied indices, as well as its combined polished and brushed case finishing. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-30 movement is a noted strength. However, some owners report the lume is less than desirable, with only the hands lumed, and the 42mm case size is considered too large by some. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono highly for its distinctive dial and generous power reserve.

Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple

The Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple is praised for its comfortable titanium case and rubber strap, COSC-certified movement with a 62-hour power reserve, and flyback chronograph functionality. Reviewers note the skeletonized dial's artistic, nature-inspired design and bold purple luminous details. However, the dial's asymmetry and the watch's bold color and personality may limit its appeal as a daily wear for some, and criticism exists regarding the use of a third-party movement. On balance, reviewers find the Norqain Independence Skeleton Chrono 42mm Titanium Purple a fun, comfortable, and legible watch with a modern aesthetic.

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