Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic 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.

Traska Commuter Carbon Black at true scale

Commuter Carbon Black

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

n/a

10.8mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$750

lowest

$995

Movement

Miyota 9039

Hamilton H-10

Case

5 specs
Category
Casual
Dress
Thickness
n/a
10.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Underside
n/a
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Hamilton H-10
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
80h
Jewels
24
0
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$750
$995
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Reviews

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

Traska Commuter Carbon Black

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Traska Commuter Carbon Black for its excellent finishing, value, and proprietary hardening coating that offers scratch resistance. The Miyota 9039 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is noted for its comfortable bracelet with a toolless micro-adjustment system. Some owners find the build quality comparable to more expensive watches. A reviewer notes the semi-matte dial finish contrasts well with applied, polished hour markers. Minor gripes include initial stiffness in the crown threading, and one owner suggests darker dials might be preferred for legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its impressive finishing and scratch-resistant coating at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's slim case and comfortable dimensions are praised. Reviewers found the $700 price point to be expensive.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, versatile wearability with suits or jeans, and comfortable fit on average wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb case finishing for the price point and its appeal as a great value. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with figures around 1-2 seconds per day. The stock strap is noted as initially stiff, and one owner mentions a discrepancy in the reported case thickness, with Hamilton stating 10.10mm. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent case finishing and value.

From video reviewers

The watch is considered a good value modern dress watch. Reviewers did not mention any shared weaknesses.