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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Jazzmaster Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto
MSRP $1,125
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$11,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its excellent value, clean and uncomplicated design suitable for various occasions, and comfortable wearability, with a 40mm or 42mm case size that is considered unobtrusive. Reviewers highlight its refined H-21 movement, which offers a 60-hour power reserve, and distinctive sunray dials. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its impressive balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking at its price point.

Grand Seiko SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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