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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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 Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
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 Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
15.22mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
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-31
Power Reserve
42h
60h
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$2,645
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