Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

At MSRP the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is the cheaper of the two at $429, against $2,645 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono — a $2,216 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono or the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

The Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 is rated to 300m versus 100m for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono run compared to the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono uses the H-31 and the Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1

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

Add a watch

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

h36616140

MSRP $2,645

Noctua Watch Corp.PD-1

noctua-watch-corp-pd-1

MSRP $429

Buy from Hamilton ↗

Buy used on eBay ↗

Buy from Noctua Watch Corp. ↗

Buy used on eBay ↗

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm

PD-142mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h

PD-1—

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m

PD-1300m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

PD-1$429

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-31

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

60h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,645

—

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Bremontmicro

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono vs Noctua Watch Corp. PD-1 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Bremont SupernovavsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1 Bremont Isle of Man TT Limited EditionvsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1 Bremont Altitude ChronographvsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1 Geckota Classic ChronotimervsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1 Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsSerket Watch Co Reef X Diver Black DLC Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsUgly Watch Co 300mD

Edit this comparison Add another watch Explore more 41–43mm watches

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutochronovsNoctua Watch Corp. PD-1

At a glance

Full specifications

More watches worth a look

Supernova

Reef X Diver Black DLC

Isle of Man TT Limited Edition

300mD

Mori

Classic Chronotimer

Marlin

CM-T

Follow this matchup

People also compared