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Breitling Premier Automatic 40vsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

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Breitling Premier Automatic 40

The Breitling Premier Automatic 40 is widely regarded as an underrated timepiece, praised for its attractive anthracite dial and elegant, vintage-inspired styling. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case and 100m water resistance. The watch is priced from $4,000 on a strap. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Breitling Premier Automatic 40 a highly attractive watch with elegant styling.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

Owners report that after seven years of daily wear, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono began gaining approximately 15 seconds per day, requiring a service. Post-service, accuracy improved to +/- 4 seconds per day, and a case replacement was included in a $220 plus tax service cost. One owner finds the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono attractive with its sapphire bezel, clean dial, and polished/brushed finishing. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and finishing, though one owner considers its retail price too high for a quartz model.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Premier Automatic 4040mm
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Premier Automatic 4038h
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono40h
Water Resistance
Premier Automatic 40100m
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Premier Automatic 40$5,600
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.36mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 37
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,600
$2,045
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