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Glycine Combat ClassicvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Combat Classic
GlycineCombat Classic
MSRP $1,550
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Glycine Combat Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable wearability, and well-designed, legible dial. The lume on the markers and Arabic numerals is noted as sufficient, though the lume on the hands is minimal. One owner reported their 42mm version outperformed other watches despite rough use, while another found the quality fantastic but gave away the 42mm version due to its size. On balance, owners rate the Glycine Combat Classic highly for its quality and finishing at the price, with the primary caveat being the size of the 42mm variant for some wearers.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Classic43mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Combat Classic38h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Combat Classic50m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Combat Classic$1,550
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
10.7mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
H-31
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$1,845
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