Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsOrient Star M34 F8 Date


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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

M34 F8 Date
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.3mm
Thickness
11.5mm
lowest
12.9mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
80h
highest
60h
MSRP
$1,045
lowest
$2,625
Movement
Hamilton H-40
Orient F8N64
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Orient Star M34 F8 Date for its intricate, celestial-inspired dials, with some noting a starry effect achieved through multilayering and one owner highlighting a dial hand-made by a master watchmaker. The solid steel bracelet is considered to exceed its price point, and the 40mm case is adaptable for various wrist sizes. Limited editions, such as the Meteorite and white dial versions, are noted, with varying piece counts and prices across sources. Some find the applied "XII" and power reserve indicator, as well as the date window at 3 o'clock, to be divisive design choices. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Star M34 F8 Date highly for its unique dial artistry and well-executed bracelet at its price.
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