Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is the cheaper of the two at $945, against $2,095 for the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere — a $1,150 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto?

The Frederique Constant Classics Premiere wears larger at 38.5mm versus 37mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere run compared to the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Frederique Constant Classics Premiere uses the Frederique Constant FC-301 and the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto uses the ETA 2824-2.

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Frederique Constant Classics PremierevsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

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Frederique Constant Classics Premiere

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MSRP $2,095

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto

MSRP $945

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Premiere38.5mm

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto37mm

Power Reserve

Classics Premiere—

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto42h

Water Resistance

Classics Premiere50m

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto100m

MSRP

Classics Premiere$2,095

Jazzmaster Seaview Auto$945

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Frederique Constant FC-301

ETA 2824-2

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,095

$945

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