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Hamilton Jazzmaster AutovsSugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

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Jazzmaster Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto
MSRP $1,125
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
SugessChrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)
MSRP $449
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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.

Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)

Owners widely praise the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963) as a stunning mechanical chronograph and a bargain for its price, with some noting its beautiful ST1901 movement finishing as amazing value. However, community feedback indicates inconsistent production and delivery, with reports of fragility and quality control issues such as broken pushers and crowns, and even movement failures within months. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting reliability within +/- 8 seconds per day, while others note it running at about +15 seconds per day when kept wound, and some find the ST19 movement loud. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Chrono Heritage 1963 highly for its value and aesthetic appeal as a mechanical chronograph, despite noted quality control concerns.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto36mm
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)38mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto80h
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)35h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto50m
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto$1,125
Chrono Heritage 1963 (SU1963)$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
10mm
13mm
Lug Width
18mm
13mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic/Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
40mm Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
H-10
Sea-Gull ST19
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
80h
35h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,125
$449
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