Citizen Classic Eco-Drive Day/DatevsHamilton Jazzmaster 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.

Citizen Classic Eco-Drive Day/Date at true scale

Classic Eco-Drive Day/Date

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto

Diameter

42mm

36mm

Thickness

n/a

10mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$325

lowest

$1,125

Movement

Citizen J800

Hamilton H-10

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
10mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed and Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Texture
Textured
n/a
Indices
Applied
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Citizen J800
Hamilton H-10
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$1,125
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Reviews

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

Citizen Classic Eco-Drive Day/Date

Owners widely praise the Citizen Classic Eco-Drive Day/Date for its reliability, accuracy, and ease of use, with many highlighting the solar-powered Eco-Drive technology as a significant benefit freeing them from battery changes or winding. Its legibility and durable construction are frequently cited as strengths, making it a favored daily or work watch. One owner notes that the day wheel requires precise setting according to the manual to avoid reading a day off. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Classic Eco-Drive Day/Date highly for its hassle-free operation and dependable performance.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its clean, uncomplicated design, making it suitable for both work and casual wear. Owners appreciate its value, calling it a gorgeous watch with a good bang for the buck. The 36mm case wears easily and unobtrusively, offering a reliable and straightforward option. Reviewers note its balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto features an automatic Hamilton H-10 movement and 5 bar water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its versatile design and excellent value at its price point.