Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date AutovsTissot Heritage 1938

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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

Tissot Heritage 1938 at true scale

Heritage 1938

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,045

$925

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-40

11.5'

Case

3 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.52mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
n/a
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-40
11.5'
Power Reserve
80h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$925
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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage design, attractive dial colors, and excellent value as a COSC-certified automatic watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's ability to catch light and its retro details, such as rosy gold numerals and a railroad minute track. The watch is considered versatile for daily wear and formal occasions, with a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement noted for its quality at the price point. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for a smaller option. The 38-hour power reserve is less than some contemporary offerings. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming vintage aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.