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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Hull

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Hull100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
Hull$159

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
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$159

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What people say

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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

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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