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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator CinemavsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema
HamiltonJazzmaster Regulator Cinema
MSRP $1,475
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema42mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema50m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema$1,475
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.83mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
H-12
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,475
$1,799

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema

The Hamilton Jazzmaster is widely praised for its value and refined design, with specific models highlighted for sophisticated skeletonization and minimalist aesthetics. Owners appreciate elegant dial work, such as the "spiky H" logo on the Skeleton or the open-heart design on other variants, and the slim profile of the Thinline Automatic is frequently noted. The Calibre H-10-S movement is recognized for its substantial 80-hour power reserve. However, opinions vary on the practicality of open-heart designs, with some finding them gimmicky or impacting legibility, particularly as wearers age. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from 2-3 seconds fast per day to less precise performance, and repair costs can be a consideration. Overall, owners and reviewers value the Hamilton Jazzmaster for its attractive design and accessible price point, with specific models offering unique aesthetic appeals.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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