Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $1,245 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic — a $1,007 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic uses the H-10 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

h36235140

MSRP $1,245

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic38mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic80h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic100m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic$1,245

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-10

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

80h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,245

$238

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