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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsGrand Seiko SBGH281

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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
SBGH281
Grand SeikoSBGH281
MSRP $6,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
SBGH28140mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
SBGH28155h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
SBGH281100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
SBGH281$6,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.52mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
9S85
Power Reserve
80h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$6,300

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH281

The Grand Seiko SBGH281 is lauded for its 44GS-style case, which exemplifies the brand's "Grammar of Design" with its sharp facets and broad case band, and its Hi-Beat 36000vph Caliber 9S85 movement, noted for an ultra-smooth second hand. Reviewers highlight the exceptional finishing, including Zaratsu polishing and hand-polished markers, as offering significant value at its €6,200 price point. The watch features an accuracy rating of +5/–3 seconds per day, a 55-hour power reserve, and 100-meter water resistance, all executed to Grand Seiko's high standards, and is limited to 1,500 pieces. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH281 highly for its iconic case design and superb finishing at its price.

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