CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WRvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

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Measurements

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR at true scale

6BB-WR

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

50mm

Thickness

14.9mm

lowest

15.2mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$2,858

$2,645

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

Hamilton H-31

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14.9mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Hamilton H-31
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,858
$2,645
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Reviews

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CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR for its faithful pilot chronograph design and modern durability, with reviewers noting its crisp and confidence-inspiring chronograph operation. Some find the 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make the 42mm case wear large, though the 49mm lug-to-lug aids wearability, and the cam-lever chronograph action is considered less satisfying than a column wheel, with fixed bars limiting strap options. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 6BB-WR highly for its practical, affordable, and serviceable tool watch nature.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono for its sporty design and value, with one owner calling it a great first "grown-up watch." Reviewers note its 42mm case and 60-hour power reserve from the H-31 movement, with a thickness of 15.22mm considered wearable due to balanced construction. The watch is seen as a good entry-level Swiss option with desirable features and a reputable brand name. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve. The strap is described as stiff out of the box and on the shorter side. Opinions are split on design originality, with some finding it too similar to other chronographs, while others consider it a stealthily beautiful "sleeper model." One owner questioned the bezel's functionality and another felt it might be small and pricey for its specifications. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto chrono highly for its sporty aesthetic and value proposition.

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