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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsSeiko Alpinist

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
6R35
Power Reserve
80h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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