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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chronovsSternglas Kanton

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Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Auto chrono
MSRP $2,645
Kanton
SternglasKanton
MSRP $971

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono42mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono60h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono100m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono$2,645
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
15.22mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW200
Power Reserve
60h
38h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$971

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono is praised as a good entry-level Swiss watch with desirable features and a reputable brand name, offering a sporty take on the Jazzmaster line with a 42mm case and a three-register layout. Owners note its 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement and find it a durable, stylish choice for daily wear. Some community members consider it a "sleeper model" with a stealthily beautiful design. However, some reviewers question its design originality, seeing similarities to other chronographs, and one commenter dislikes its 43mm case and long lug-to-lug measurement. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. One owner questioned if the bezel was functional, and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono well for its value as an entry-level Swiss chronograph with desirable features and a reputable brand name.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

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