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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsSeiko DressKX

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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045
DressKX
SeikoDressKX
MSRP $315

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
DressKX40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
DressKX41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
DressKX100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
DressKX$315

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
11.52mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44.6mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40
4R36
Power Reserve
80h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$315

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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.

Seiko DressKX

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is widely praised as a gateway mechanical watch offering exceptional value and iconic status, with owners appreciating its ruggedness, tool-like authenticity, and moddability. Many owners report the 4R36/NH36 movement achieves accuracy of +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, far exceeding its stated specifications, and the stock Jubilee bracelet is noted as surprisingly comfortable. Some owners find the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series bulky and less aesthetically pleasing than newer models, with others noting its specifications lag behind contemporary watches. The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series is considered a decent watch, especially when found under £200, but it's not the serious tool watch the original SKX was, lacking a screw-down crown, bezel pip, and ISO rating. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its iconic dive watch lineage and excellent value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The clean dial and versatile dressy look are praised. The overall thickness and handset are points of contention.

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