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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsLorier Merlin

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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
Merlin
LorierMerlin
MSRP $549

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
Merlin36mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
Merlin40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
Merlin50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
Merlin$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$549

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Lorier Merlin

Owners widely praise the Lorier Merlin for its vintage-inspired 37mm case, heat-blued hands, raised numerals, and hesalite crystal. The watch is noted for its comfortable wear, with some finding it wears large despite its size and even thinner on a two-piece strap. Drilled lug holes and a locking bezel are also appreciated features. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while others do not specify. Some owners find the dual-crown design unappealing or the case chunky, with the 37mm size feeling small for a dive bezel watch, though others find it perfect for smaller wrists. The supplied strap and its hardware are considered cheap by one owner, and the bezel action is described as light and hollow. A desire for a sapphire crystal option at the price point is mentioned by some, while others prefer the hesalite for its vintage look. On balance, owners and the community rate the Lorier Merlin highly for its authentic vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

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