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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, immaculate quality, and impressive execution, particularly highlighting its detailed dial finishing, fluted bezel, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve and silicon balance spring as significant strengths, contributing to its appeal as an accessible "nice watch." The 39mm size is favored by some for its wearability, and the Jubilee-style bracelet receives positive mentions for its solid construction, though its clasp features are noted as lacking premium elements. One owner found the watch mesmerizing, comparing its dial and bezel to tributes of other luxury watches. A specific concern raised by one owner was disappointment that their Ballade model was quartz, expressing a strong desire for an automatic version.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
Ballade40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
Ballade
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
Ballade100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045
Ballade$400

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.52mm
8.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-40 (ETA 2834-2 base)
11.5'
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$400
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