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Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsGrand Seiko SBGA469

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA469

The Grand Seiko SBGA469 is widely praised for its textured indigo dial, described as cobalt with exceptional depth and a subtle "rock pattern" evoking Katsuiro indigo, which some find more appealing than a plain blue. Owners appreciate the Zaratsu polished stainless steel case and the practical, albeit divisive, power reserve indicator. The watch measures 41mm with a 49mm lug-to-lug, making it suitable for smaller wrists. It houses the Spring Drive Caliber 9R65, offering 72 hours of power reserve and accuracy rated at +/- 1 second per day or +/- 15 seconds per month. The case is 100m water-resistant with a screw-down crown. One owner notes the watch scratches easily. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGA469 for its striking textured dial and refined finishing.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
SBGA46941mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
SBGA46972h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
SBGA469100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
SBGA469$5,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.52mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$5,600
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