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Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto ChronovsSpinnaker Hull Commander

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,695
Hull Commander
SpinnakerHull Commander
MSRP $520

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono46mm
Hull Commander42mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono60h
Hull Commander40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono100m
Hull Commander300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono$1,695
Hull Commander$520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
15.25mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
24mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
TIGER EYE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
SII NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$520

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Hull Commander

The Spinnaker Hull Commander is widely praised by owners for its excellent build quality and finishing relative to its sub-$200 price point. Some owners note that watches in the Hull line can be thick. One owner flags that the big date complication on the Chronograph variant is partially obscured by the chronograph hand, and the included leather strap is unsuitable for a 100M water-resistant watch. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull Commander highly for its exceptional value and robust construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The unique, naturally patterned dial is a significant aesthetic draw. The 42mm case diameter and 50mm lug-to-lug measurement may be large for smaller wrists.

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