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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk VvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V

Owners and reviewers widely praise the spectacular lume application and the multi-level dial design of the Christopher Ward C1 Jump Hour Mk V, noting its crisp legibility and the innovative JJ01 jump-hour module. The 39mm case is described as compact with alternating brushed and polished finishing, and the dial features a radially grooved center with a sapphire minute track. Some find the 14mm thickness and $3k price point high, while accuracy is rated at approximately ±20 seconds per day. The watch utilizes a Sellita SW200-1 base with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the striking dial design and jump-hour complication, despite some reservations about the thickness and accuracy.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C1 Jump Hour Mk V47.3mm
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
Power Reserve
C1 Jump Hour Mk V41h
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
Water Resistance
C1 Jump Hour Mk V30m
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
MSRP
C1 Jump Hour Mk V$3,295
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
47.3mm
34mm
Thickness
14mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.3mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Noon
Blue
Lume
SLN C1 X1 BL
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-10
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
41h
80h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,295
$1,245
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