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Ferro AGL 2 AutomaticvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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What people say

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Ferro AGL 2 Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic for its well-executed microbrand design, featuring a color-matched big date complication at 12 o'clock and sandwiched indices with superluminova. The watch is noted for its 42mm brushed stainless steel case, 11mm thickness, double-domed sapphire crystal, and a grippy onion crown with a smooth locking mechanism. It offers 100m water resistance and comes with an Italian leather strap, all powered by a Swiss Ronda 5040B quartz chronograph movement. On balance, owners rate the Ferro AGL 2 Automatic highly for its impressive feature set and finishing at the $200 price point.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AGL 2 Automatic42mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
AGL 2 Automatic
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
AGL 2 Automatic50m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
AGL 2 Automatic$695
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
11mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
H-31
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$1,845
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