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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsHalios Universa II

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
Universa II100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.52mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$995

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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