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Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto ChronovsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

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Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,695
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Auto
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono46mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono60h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono100m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto60m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono$1,695
Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto$1,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
46mm
41mm
Thickness
15.25mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
60m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$1,300

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono for its clean, classic, and highly legible dial, with one noting its lume charges quickly and brightly. Stellar timekeeping is reported, with one owner seeing +2 or 3 seconds per day. The watch is described as bridging the gap between casual and dressy, and comfortable for its size. However, one owner found the watch felt "kind of cheap" and was "honestly not that happy with it," while another questioned Hamilton's quality control after receiving a watch with a dial blemish and a temporarily broken day/date function. Some owners express skepticism about the $650 price point, with one suggesting they would only pay $250. The stock leather band is described as nice but stiff, and the lugs are shorter than preferred by one owner. The watch features a sapphire crystal with great anti-reflective coating and a modified Valjoux 7750 movement with extra power reserve.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto is praised for its high-accuracy quartz movement, with owners noting its comfort and reliable performance. Reviewers highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, featuring a sandblasted steel case, tritium tubes for constant low-light visibility, and 100-meter water resistance. One owner finds the 41mm case runs a bit small. The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto utilizes an ETA F06.412 quartz movement with a claimed accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year and includes a GMT bidirectional bezel. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Auto highly for its comfortable wear and dependable, high-accuracy quartz movement.

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