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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsMaen Skymaster 38 MKIII

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

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
Skymaster 38 MKIII
MaenSkymaster 38 MKIII
MSRP $1,679

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Skymaster 38 MKIII38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Skymaster 38 MKIII40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
Skymaster 38 MKIII100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645
Skymaster 38 MKIII$1,679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
15.22mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
M6.1.1

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW510mb
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,645
$1,679

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII

The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII is praised for its refined case, impressive fit and finish, and compact 38mm size, which offers a premium feel with a sharp, legible dial and well-executed applied markers. Reviewers note the sweet winding action and the vintage-inspired brown sunburst dial with dauphine hands and lollipop register pointers. The watch is powered by a manual-wind Sellita SW510Mb movement with a 63-hour power reserve. Accuracy figures vary, with one reviewer reporting +7 seconds per day and another stating a tolerance of +/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII for its refined vintage-inspired design and compact dimensions at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 38mm case size is a key strength for the Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII. Reviewers noted the excellent quality-price ratio for a Swiss-made chronograph.

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