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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsHamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
45mm
Thickness
12mm
15.35mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
H-21
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$1,995
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