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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutomaticvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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Jazzmaster Performer Automatic
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Automatic
MSRP $1,245
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic38mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic80h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic100m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Automatic$1,245
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11.47mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
CD-07
Power Reserve
80h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$499

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean design, comfortable wearability, and impressive 80-hour power reserve, with accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. Some owners note the bezel is non-functional, and one experienced an internal movement failure causing time jumps, though service resolved this. The 34mm variant is considered solid for smaller wrists due to its flatter crystal and reasonable lug-to-lug distance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its blend of style, comfort, and extended power reserve at its price point.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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