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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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The bottom line

The 37mm Jazzmaster Seaview Auto wears 3mm narrower than the 40mm SBS 1987 Aged Special — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its attractive design and comfortable wearability when paired with aftermarket straps like sailcloth. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting gains of 15 seconds per day after seven years of wear, which improved to +/- 4 seconds per day after servicing and case replacement. Another user noted finish issues after minimal wear, questioning the material quality. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is available with a 45mm stainless steel case, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and an ETA 2824-2 movement, with prices around $500. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto for its aesthetic appeal and strap versatility, though material durability can be a concern for some.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
White
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2824-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$1,083

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