Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto or the MKII Project 300?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,425, against $1,995 for the MKII Project 300 — a $570 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto or the MKII Project 300?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto wears larger at 42mm versus 41.25mm for the MKII Project 300 — a 0.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto or the MKII Project 300?

The MKII Project 300 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto run compared to the MKII Project 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto uses the H-13 and the MKII Project 300 uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto

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MSRP $1,425

MKII Project 300

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MSRP $1,995

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto42mm

Project 30041.25mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto40h

Project 300—

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto50m

Project 300300m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Power Reserve Auto$1,425

Project 300$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-13

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,425

$1,995

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