Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37vsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37 at true scale

A4 Legacy X 37

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Diameter

37.4mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.1mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

n/a

$1,245

Movement

Seiko NH38

Hamilton H-10

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37.4mm
38mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
n/a
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,245
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Reviews

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Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37

Owners widely praise the Alexander James A4 Legacy X 37 for its frost-like dial texture and the satisfyingly crisp clicks of its bezel, alongside robust assembly and a crisp design. The polished case finishing is noted as perfect with no flaws, and the dials are similarly well-executed. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH38 automatic movement and features 200m water resistance with a 37.4mm case. On balance, owners rate the Alexander James A4 Legacy X 37 highly for its well-executed finishing and engaging bezel action at its price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean look, comfort, and stylish design, with one owner noting accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. The 38mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one owner found the 34mm variant too small. A common point of contention among enthusiasts is a dislike for open-heart designs, which some find cluttered. One owner reported an internal movement failure causing the time to jump back, which was resolved through service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its comfort and attractive design at its price point.

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