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Hamilton Broadway Auto ChronovsVario Futurist

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Broadway Auto Chrono
HamiltonBroadway Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
43mm
39mm
Thickness
15mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Aubergine
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$648

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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