Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80vsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date 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.

Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 at true scale

DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.8mm

n/a

Thickness

10.3mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

80h

80h

MSRP

$1,187

$1,045

lowest

Movement

POWERMATIC 80.651

Hamilton H-40

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
10.33mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.84mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
POWERMATIC 80.651
Hamilton H-40

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,187
$1,045
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Reviews

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

Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80

Owners widely praise the Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 for its elegant and versatile design, comfortable wearability, and excellent value, with many appreciating its 80-hour power reserve and robust build. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the watch's stylish appearance, with specific praise for its sunray dials and overall quality for the price. Some owners note the 41mm case can wear larger than expected due to a thin bezel, and a few find the lugs long for its case size, while one reviewer criticizes the white date window background for not blending seamlessly with the dial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Certina DS-1 Big Date Powermatic 80 highly for its blend of elegant design, practical features, and exceptional value.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece, with some questioning its suitability for formal wear. One owner selected it as an engagement gift, viewing it as a strong foundation for a watch collection, while another found it to be the best-fitting option after trying several watches. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is also noted for offering great value for money. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its versatility and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point, with an 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the aesthetic appeal of the date window at 6 o'clock.