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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview AutovsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Jazzmaster Seaview Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Seaview Auto
MSRP $945
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.3mm
11.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2824-2
4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$945
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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