Bernhardt CaptainvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto

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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.

Bernhardt Captain at true scale

Captain

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

9.6mm

lowest

10mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$749

lowest

$1,125

Movement

Miyota 9039

Hamilton H-10

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
9.55mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$749
$1,125
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Reviews

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

Bernhardt Captain

Owners widely consider the Bernhardt Captain suitable only for formal dress occasions, not business casual. The watch features rose-gold plating and comes on a leather strap, limiting its water submersion capability. Its 50m water resistance with a screw-down crown is viewed as mixed messaging by some. On balance, owners find the Bernhardt Captain a fine-looking watch, but its utility is restricted by its dress-focused design and water resistance.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its clean, uncomplicated design, making it suitable for both work and casual wear. Owners appreciate its value, calling it a gorgeous watch with a good bang for the buck. The 36mm case wears easily and unobtrusively, offering a reliable and straightforward option. Reviewers note its balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto features an automatic Hamilton H-10 movement and 5 bar water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its versatile design and excellent value at its price point.