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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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What people say

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CIGA Design BLACK STAR

Owners widely praise CIGA Design for its unique, avant-garde designs that stand out as conversation pieces, with some finding the 46mm titanium case comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight the Blue Planet II Atlantic's aesthetically pleasing dial with good textures and raised surfaces, and the exotic time-telling mechanism is surprisingly readable once accustomed. However, multiple owners and reviewers flag challenges with legibility due to unusual displays and difficulty identifying details on the map. Some owners report issues with customer service and strap quality, while others consider the watch overpriced or an imitation. Overall, CIGA Design is highly regarded by owners and reviewers for its radical, statement art watch aesthetic and unique mechanics that make it look and wear like a much more expensive timepiece.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLACK STAR46mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
BLACK STAR41h
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
BLACK STAR30m
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
BLACK STAR$1,980
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
46mm
42mm
Thickness
15.6mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
CIGA Design CD-04-S
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
41h
60h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,980
$2,645
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