Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsManufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

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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 Auto Chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton at true scale

Multimatic Skeleton

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

15.2mm

13.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

40h

MSRP

$2,095

$779

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-21

Miyota 9100

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
15.23mm
13.85mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-21
Miyota 9100
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$779
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value and substantial, dressy appearance, with many noting its superior quality and finish compared to other brands. The H-21 movement offers a 60-hour power reserve, though its thickness makes the watch unsuitable for those seeking a slim profile. Some owners express a preference for a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its strong value proposition and appealing aesthetic.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton

Owners widely praise Manufaktur Waldhoff watches for their quality, with one owner stating their Multimatic is top-notch and comparable to Swiss-made watches. The watch's dial is described as having a "pinball effect on the eyes," and some owners feel the Multimatic is of better quality than other models. One owner notes the lack of a German website for the manufacture and expresses concern about Chinese manufacturing at its price point, suggesting the price may be high compared to watches with similar movements found elsewhere. Overall, owners rate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Multimatic Skeleton highly for its perceived quality and striking dial design, despite some concerns about its price and manufacturing origin.