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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsPraesidus DD-45

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Jazzmaster Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto
MSRP $1,125
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
DD-45100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$299

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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.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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