Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsOrient Star M34 F8 Date

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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

Orient Star M34 F8 Date at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
11.52mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47.3mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
Orient F8N64
Power Reserve
80h
60h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$2,625
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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.

Orient Star M34 F8 Date

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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