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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsBaltic MR Classic

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.52mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$589
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