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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Jazzmaster Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto
MSRP $1,125
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
18mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
9S64
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$38,000
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