A few weeks back, I wrote about the new Intra-Matic Auto Chrono, Hamilton?s latest neo-vintage release pulling inspiration from two iconic Hamilton watches?the Chronograph A, which Hamilton released in 1968, and the Caliber 11-powered Chrono-matic released a year later. The Auto Chrono is, as noted in that introductory article, a follow up to 2017?s Intra-Matic 68 Chrono, which was a limited edition timepiece that has since long sold out. This time around, the Auto Chrono is a general release model due this coming fall.
I?ve already offered some of my initial impressions based on the press materials provided by Hamilton. I recently got the watch in for a hands-on review, so now that I?ve spent some time with it let us take a closer look.

$2195

Review: Hamilton Intra-Matic Auto Chrono

Case
Stainless steel
Movement
Hamilton H-31 (Base 7753)

Dial
Panda

Lume
Yes

Lens
Double domed sapphire

Strap
Black leather

Water Resistance
10 bar

Dimensions
40mm x 49.2mm

Thickness
14.6mm

Lug Width
20mm

Crown
Screw down

Warranty
Yes

Price
$2195

According to my calipers, the case measures 40 millimeters wide, 14.6 millimeters thick, and 49.2 millimeters from lug-to-lug. Compared to the 68, the Auto loses two millimeters from its waistline and about one millimeter off the lug-to-lug length. The thickness, however, remains the same. Now, the smaller diameter does wonders for the dial, which I?ll get to below, but the consistent thickne...