Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

At MSRP the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono is the cheaper of the two at $1,895, against $4,900 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 — a $3,005 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 wears larger at 45mm versus 43mm for the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174?

The Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono runs a automatic caliber (Hamilton H-21), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

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Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

MSRP $1,895

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Vortic Watch Company Springfield 174

MSRP $4,900

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Broadway Auto Chrono43mm

Springfield 17445mm

Power Reserve

Broadway Auto Chrono60h

Springfield 174—

Water Resistance

Broadway Auto Chrono100m

Springfield 174—

MSRP

Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895

Springfield 174$4,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Aubergine

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Hamilton H-21

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,895

$4,900

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