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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,275
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono41mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$2,275
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
15.1mm
13mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-21
Seagull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
60h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,275
$449

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic quality and attention to detail, with its versatile design suitable for dressing up or down. Timekeeping is generally good, with one owner reporting gains of no more than 5 seconds per day, and another noting their 7750-based movement has kept time within 10 seconds per day even after 15 years without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a dealbreaker, and the 45mm size may not fit comfortably under sleeves. Concerns exist regarding potentially high maintenance costs and intervals. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its bulletproof build and classic, dressy appearance at an accessible price point.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

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