Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm AutomaticvsHamilton 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 36mm Automatic at true scale

36mm Automatic

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Diameter

36mm

34mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

67h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,800

$1,245

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Hamilton H-10

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
67h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,800
$1,245
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Reviews

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Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic

Owners praise the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its attractive, vintage-inspired design and the desirable 36mm case size. One owner describes the watch as a piece of art, while another highlights its solid build quality despite a slightly high price. The substantial lugs on the 36mm case are noted to make it wear larger. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Cincinnati Watch Company 36mm Automatic for its classic aesthetic and the well-executed 36mm sizing.

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.

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