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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

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

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,095
Hull California (Popeye Navy)
SpinnakerHull California (Popeye Navy)
MSRP $375

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Hull California (Popeye Navy)42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Hull California (Popeye Navy)40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Hull California (Popeye Navy)100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
15.23mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Popeye Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$375

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its value and dressy yet substantial look. The H-31 or adapted 7753 movement is noted, alongside a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size, and the movement's thickness makes it unsuitable for those seeking a slim watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its value and refined aesthetic.

Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy)

The Spinnaker Hull California (Popeye Navy) is noted for its unique design, featuring Popeye's arms as hands, which appeals to owners seeking a bold, quirky piece. Some owners appreciate the watch's solid build, textured dial, applied indices, and applied logo, along with decent SuperLuminova lume on the hands and indices. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 movement with a power reserve around 40-41 hours. One owner points out an anatomical inaccuracy in the Popeye depiction, with both characters shown with two right arms. Another reviewer notes the 42mm cushion case has a noticeable 15.7mm thickness.

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