Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsSeiko King Seiko Chronometer

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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

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer at true scale

King Seiko Chronometer

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Thickness

10mm

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Water Resistance

50m

n/a

Power Reserve

80h

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MSRP

$1,125

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Movement

Hamilton H-10

5626A

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10mm
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
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Finish
n/a
Polished
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
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Dial Color
Black
Grey
Texture
n/a
Linen
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
No

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
5626A
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
0h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
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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.

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer

Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 owners praise its rare grey and "Superior Chronometer" dials for their depth and sunburst finishing, which are best appreciated in person. The 36mm case is noted to wear slightly larger due to its lugs. The 5626 movement is recognized as a higher-grade chronometer-adjusted caliber than the 5606, keeping accurate time. A known issue with the 5626 movement is the quick-set date function's susceptibility to failure due to a plastic part, with no replacement part developments reported. On balance, owners value the Seiko King Seiko Chronometer 5626-7170 for its distinctive dial finishing and chronometer-grade movement, despite the potential date function issue.

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