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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.52mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40
9S66
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$5,400

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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 SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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