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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

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C1 Jump Hour Mk V
Christopher WardC1 Jump Hour Mk V
MSRP $3,295
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,045
What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Owners report that after seven years of daily wear, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono began gaining approximately 15 seconds per day, requiring a service. Post-service, accuracy improved to +/- 4 seconds per day, and a case replacement was included in a $220 plus tax service cost. One owner finds the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono attractive with its sapphire bezel, clean dial, and polished/brushed finishing. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and finishing, though one owner considers its retail price too high for a quartz model.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
47.3mm
44mm
Thickness
14mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Black
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
No caliber
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
41h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$2,045
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