Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsBaltic Prismic

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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

Baltic Prismic at true scale

Prismic

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

10mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,125

$1,069

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

ETA/Peseux 7001

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$1,069
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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.

Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its refined, retro-chic design, intricate dial textures, and impressive build quality for its price, featuring a complex bi-metal case with crisp finishing and unique natural stone dials. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight its slim profile, with case thickness noted around 9.2mm, and the appeal of its vintage aesthetic inspired by 1960s cocktail watches. The manual-wind ETA/Peseux 7001 movement is a common point of discussion, with some sources noting a 42-hour power reserve, while others mention a 50-hour power reserve. The 30m water resistance is considered delicate by some. Owners are split on the mesh bracelet, with some finding it comfortable and others noting it may flare on smaller wrists due to articulation limits. The price is generally considered accessible, ranging from €990 to €1,310 depending on the bracelet and dial.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.