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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
45mm
38mm
Thickness
15.35mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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