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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsGrand Seiko SBGD202

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
SBGD202
Grand SeikoSBGD202

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
SBGD20243mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
SBGD202192h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
SBGD202100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
SBGD202

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
80h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD202

The Grand Seiko SBGD202 is widely lauded for its mesmerizing "Starlight" or "stardust" dial, achieved through a new plating and painting technique, and its exceptional craftsmanship, which reviewers compare favorably to high-end Swiss and German brands. The manual-wind Caliber 9R01 Spring Drive movement offers an 8-day power reserve and impressive accuracy up to 0.5 seconds per day, with an independent hour hand setting. However, some owners find the movement finishing on the display back to be plain. The SBGD202 is priced at 52,800 Euros. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGD202 is a highly beautiful three-hand watch, with its dial and movement accuracy being the primary reasons for its acclaim.

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