Cincinnati Watch Company Cincinnati's Favorite HippovsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

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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 Automatic at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

n/a

Thickness

10.2mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

45h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,995

$1,245

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW210-1

Hamilton H-10

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.2mm
11.47mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
n/a
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 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic for its clean look, comfort, and stylish design, with one owner noting accuracy averaging just over 2 seconds per day. The 38mm case size is generally considered wearable, though one owner found the 34mm variant too small. A common point of contention among enthusiasts is a dislike for open-heart designs, which some find cluttered. One owner reported an internal movement failure causing the time to jump back, which was resolved through service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic highly for its comfort and attractive design at its price point.