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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsLum-Tec Solar Marine

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
Solar Marine
Lum-TecSolar Marine
MSRP $463

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Solar Marine39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Solar Marine40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
Solar Marine300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
Solar Marine$463

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$463

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

Lum-Tec Solar Marine

Lum-Tec Solar Marine owners praise its all-black diver design, excellent lume, and rugged, tank-like build. One owner finds it a perfect fit for a 7-inch wrist and the most frequently worn watch despite its smaller size. However, one owner cautions that the PVD coating will wear and chip within a year, impacting its appearance, and another finds the price high for a solar quartz watch with added lume. On balance, owners rate the Lum-Tec Solar Marine highly for its robust design and excellent lume, despite concerns about PVD durability and value proposition.

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