Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited EditionvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer 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.

Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition at true scale

Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

15.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

40h

60h

highest

MSRP

$5,500

$2,645

lowest

Movement

Lemania 1873

Hamilton H-31

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Lemania 1873
Hamilton H-31
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$2,645
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Reviews

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Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 - Limited Edition

The Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 Limited Edition is noted for its stylish design, featuring a cream dial with blue registers and gold accents, and a unique titanium plate made from a Concorde engine blade. It is powered by a hand-restored NOS Lemania 1873 manual-wind movement and sold out its 100-piece run at €4,750. One review notes a comfortable 40mm case and stepped dial, while also flagging its 14.5mm height and butterfly clasp as drawbacks. Overall, reviewers praise the Venezianico Bucintoro 1976 Limited Edition for its unique design elements and exclusive nature at its price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono for its sporty design and value, with one owner calling it a great first "grown-up watch." Reviewers note its 42mm case and 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement, with a thickness of 15.22mm considered wearable due to balanced construction. The watch is seen as a good entry-level Swiss option with desirable features and a reputable brand name. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. Opinions are split on design originality, with some finding it too similar to other chronographs, while others consider it a stealthily beautiful "sleeper model." One owner questioned the bezel's functionality and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono highly for its sporty aesthetic and value proposition.

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