AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador ChronographvsHamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton 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.

AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph at true scale

Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph

Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

Diameter

45mm

46mm

Lug-to-Lug

52.6mm

n/a

Thickness

15mm

lowest

15.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$330

lowest

$1,695

Movement

Quartz

Hamilton H-21

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
15mm
15.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
52.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Bronze
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton H-21
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$330
$1,695
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Reviews

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

AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph

Owners widely praise AVI-8 watches for their aviation-themed designs and comfortable straps, with many finding them to be good value, especially when on sale. Some owners note good lume and stainless steel construction, while others consider them fashion pieces rather than enthusiast-grade timepieces. One owner reported a failed crown after two months of office wear, and some note minor issues like misaligned chrono hands and mineral crystals that scratch easily. The brand's use of AI-generated advertising has also led some commenters to state they will actively avoid purchasing from AVI-8. Overall, owners and reviewers find the AVI-8 Hawker Harrier Matador Chronograph to be a well-valued fashion piece with appealing aviation-themed designs.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono for its excellent value, clean and legible dial, and stellar timekeeping, with one owner reporting accuracy within +2 or 3 seconds per day. The lume charges quickly and brightly, and the sapphire crystal has a great anti-reflective coating. However, some owners express concerns about quality control, with one reporting a dial blemish and a temporarily broken day/date function, while another felt the watch "kind of cheap." Opinions are split on the price, with some finding it too high and others seeing it as offering unreal value. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono highly for its value and timekeeping, despite some reservations about build quality and price.