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Ikepod KawsvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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What people say

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Ikepod Kaws

Owners are divided on the Ikepod Kaws, with some finding its design akin to a toy watch and questioning its artistic merit, while others appreciate it specifically as a Kaws collaboration, though some still feel the execution could be improved. One owner describes the watch as having a meaningless collaboration and poor execution, looking like a toy and being terrible, while another finds the Kaws aesthetic worse on a watch. On balance, the consensus among owners is that the Ikepod Kaws is a polarizing piece, with its appeal largely dependent on individual appreciation for the Kaws artistic style.

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.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Kaws44mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
Kaws
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
Kaws
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
Kaws$29,700
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
0mm
15.22mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$29,700
$2,645
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