Borealis Watch Co. LusitanovsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic 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.

Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano at true scale

Lusitano

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

12.6mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

50m

Power Reserve

60h

80h

highest

MSRP

$350

lowest

$995

Movement

Miyota 8315

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Water Resistance
n/a
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
60h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$995
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Reviews

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

Borealis Watch Co. Lusitano

Owners widely praise the Borealis Lusitano for its outstanding lume and high-quality bracelet, with one owner noting a comfortable fit. The Miyota 8315 movement is a point of discussion, with one owner finding it disappointing while another considers it superior to Seiko's 6R series. A single owner reported misaligned bezel indices and the need to regulate the Miyota 9015 movement. On balance, owners find the Borealis Lusitano offers good value, with its strong lume and bracelet being key selling points.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, versatile wearability with suits or jeans, and comfortable fit on average wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb case finishing for the price point and its appeal as a great value. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with figures around 1-2 seconds per day. The stock strap is noted as initially stiff, and one owner mentions a discrepancy in the reported case thickness, with Hamilton stating 10.10mm. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent case finishing and value.

From video reviewers

The watch is considered a good value modern dress watch. Reviewers did not mention any shared weaknesses.

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