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Fortis Stratoliner S-41vsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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Stratoliner S-41
FortisStratoliner S-41
MSRP $5,450
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Stratoliner S-4141mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Stratoliner S-4160h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Stratoliner S-41200m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Stratoliner S-41$5,450
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
H-31
Jewels
36
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,450
$1,845

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What people say

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Fortis Stratoliner S-41

Owners widely praise the Fortis Stratoliner S-41 for its purpose-built design and outstanding details, particularly its space blue lume and bright orange date on the dial. Reviewers note the WERK 17 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve. However, the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's 41mm case thickness and lug-to-lug distance lead some to perceive it as wearing large, and the dial's small text and flat design are flagged as potential drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Fortis Stratoliner S-41's unique design and innovative movement as its primary strengths.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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