Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer 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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo at true scale

Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Diameter

38mm

34mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,995

$1,245

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
10.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Hamilton H-10
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
80h
Jewels
18
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,245
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Reviews

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

Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear, with one owner noting its suitability as a versatile everyday or business-casual watch. The tan canvas strap is seen as evoking a safari feel, and the watch is described as a strap monster. One owner, however, found the crown too small and difficult to wind, and felt the price was too high for the value. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite Hippo highly for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable wear.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its classic, beautiful dial and superb case finishing, with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces that offer excellent value. Reviewers note the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, making the 34mm case sit well on smaller wrists with a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Some owners find the 80-hour power reserve a strong point, while others consider the movement unremarkable. One owner suggests the 34mm size might be small, and another finds it a bit pricey for what it is. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its attractive design and finishing at the price point.