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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsHemel HFT20

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Jazzmaster Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto
MSRP $1,125
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
HFT20100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$450

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its excellent value, clean and uncomplicated design suitable for various occasions, and comfortable wearability, with a 40mm or 42mm case size that is considered unobtrusive. Reviewers highlight its refined H-21 movement, which offers a 60-hour power reserve, and distinctive sunray dials. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its impressive balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking at its price point.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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