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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.35mm
12mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$799

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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 increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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