Marloe Watch Company AtlanticvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic at true scale

Atlantic

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Diameter

43mm

42mm

Thickness

15mm

14.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

60h

highest

MSRP

$699

lowest

$1,845

Movement

Seiko NE88

Hamilton H-31

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
15mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
BGW9 Superluminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NE88
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
45h
60h
Jewels
34
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$699
$1,845
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Marloe Watch Company Atlantic

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic for its case design and execution, featuring curved lugs and a domed sapphire crystal. The bezel action is described as crisp and well-aligned, with solid lume. One owner notes the watch is "pretty chunky" and at the top of their size range. On balance, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Atlantic highly for its distinctive case execution and crisp bezel action.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blending classy, sporty, and elegant design with a classic 42mm case featuring a mix of polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers and owners consistently note its great timekeeping, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day, and appreciate the fit and finish that exceeds its price point. The dial is often highlighted for its detail, with applied markers, and some owners specifically praise the reverse panda configuration. However, the lume is frequently described as underwhelming or fading quickly, and the original strap or steel bracelet is sometimes found stiff or uncomfortable, leading some to replace it. One owner noted the internal bezel's functionality requires unscrewing a crown and lacks lume. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design, despite minor criticisms regarding lume and strap comfort.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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