Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsOrient Elegant Classic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto

Orient Elegant Classic at true scale

Elegant Classic

Diameter

36mm

38.7mm

Thickness

10mm

lowest

12.8mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

n/a

MSRP

$1,125

$1,090

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Automatic

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.7mm
Thickness
10mm
12.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
n/a
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$1,090
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto is widely praised for its clean, uncomplicated design, making it suitable for both work and casual wear. Owners appreciate its value, calling it a gorgeous watch with a good bang for the buck. The 36mm case wears easily and unobtrusively, offering a reliable and straightforward option. Reviewers note its balance of contemporary style and traditional watchmaking. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto features an automatic Hamilton H-10 movement and 5 bar water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto highly for its versatile design and excellent value at its price point.

Orient Elegant Classic

Owners widely praise the Orient Elegant Classic for its elegant design, featuring a textured dial with slender Roman numerals and well-executed blued hands. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, with many calling it the most elegant dress watch under $500 and excellent value. One owner notes the dial finishing is superior to the Tissot Le Locle. The 38.7mm case with a 45.8mm lug-to-lug length is deemed suitable for smaller wrists. Some find the gold tone less convincing than solid-gold alternatives, and the included strap is considered subpar. Overall, owners rate the Orient Elegant Classic highly for its refined dial and elegant design at its price point.