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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 $1,845
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$1,845
Hull California (Popeye Navy)$375

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
14.83mm
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-31
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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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