Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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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 Day Date Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal at true scale

Model 1 Precious Metal

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,045

lowest

$1,905

Movement

Hamilton H-40

Sellita SW210-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.52mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Model 1 Precious Metal

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Jewels
0
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$1,905
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece, with some questioning its suitability for formal wear. One owner selected it as an engagement gift, viewing it as a strong foundation for a watch collection, while another found it to be the best-fitting option after trying several watches. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is also noted for offering great value for money. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its versatility and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point, with an 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the aesthetic appeal of the date window at 6 o'clock.

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

Owners widely praise the build quality and dressy aesthetic of the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal. Some owners desire more case definition, suggesting chamfers to complement the dials, while others prefer anOrdain's signature lacquer dials over the galvanized gold and rhodium options for a precious metal variant. One owner experienced a magnetized movement that caused fast running, but anOrdain replaced the watch and allowed an upgrade to a decorated movement. The 18mm lug width is noted as a drawback by one owner. On balance, owners appreciate the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal for its solid construction and dress watch appeal, despite some aesthetic preferences and a reported movement issue that was resolved.