Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40vsHamilton 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.

Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 at true scale

Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

11.4mm

10.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

80h

highest

MSRP

$5,950

$995

lowest

Movement

Breitling 45

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.41mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 45
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,950
$995
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Reviews

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

Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40

Owners praise the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 for its refined, timeless design and perceived value. The anthracite dial is noted as a specific attractive feature. Some owners expressed a desire for an in-house movement over the Breitling 45. On balance, owners view the Breitling Premier Automatic Day Date 40 as an underrated watch appreciated for its simple, elegant aesthetic.

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.