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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsStraton Straton Daily Driver MKII

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its value and dressy yet substantial look. The H-31 or adapted 7753 movement is noted, alongside a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer a 3-6-9 subdial layout or a smaller case size, and the movement's thickness makes it unsuitable for those seeking a slim watch. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its value and refined aesthetic.

Straton Daily Driver MKII

Owners praise the Straton Daily Driver MKII for its AR-coated sapphire crystal and reliable Miyota 6S21 quartz movement at its price, with the comfortable Barton band fitting well for daily wear. The watch features a clean white dial with double panda chronograph subdials, stick indices, and a thin black bezel that owners find visually appealing. One caveat is availability — the watch is difficult to find for sale. Overall, the consensus is that the Straton Daily Driver MKII offers strong value through its sapphire crystal and quartz reliability, marred primarily by scarcity in the market.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Straton Daily Driver MKII44mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Straton Daily Driver MKII
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Straton Daily Driver MKII200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$2,095
Straton Daily Driver MKII$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
15.23mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$299
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