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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Chrono L
Water Resistance
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
42mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Aubergine
Blue
Indices
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
13.25'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$475
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