Which is cheaper, the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic?

At MSRP the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $1,245, against $1,795 for the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic — a $550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic?

The Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic or the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic.

What movement does the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic run compared to the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic uses the Frederique Constant FC-303 and the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic uses the Hamilton H-10.

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Frederique Constant Classics Runabout AutomaticvsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

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Frederique Constant Classics Runabout Automatic

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MSRP $1,795

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Automatic

MSRP $1,245

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Classics Runabout Automatic42mm

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Classics Runabout Automatic—

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic80h

Water Resistance

Classics Runabout Automatic50m

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic100m

MSRP

Classics Runabout Automatic$1,795

Jazzmaster Performer Automatic$1,245

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Frederique Constant FC-303

Hamilton H-10

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,795

$1,245

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