Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsZenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

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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

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph at true scale

Defy Skyline Chronograph

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

15.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

60h

60h

MSRP

$2,095

lowest

$14,500

Movement

Hamilton H-21

n/a

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.23mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-21
n/a
Type
Automatic
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,095
$14,500
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Reviews

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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.

Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph for its excellent case and bracelet finishing, integrated-bracelet design, and comfortable wearability, with many finding the 42mm case fits well on wrists around 6.5-7 inches. The watch's depth and character in varying light, along with its discreet pushers and quick-change strap mechanism, are also frequently highlighted. However, some owners find the 1/10th-second sub-dial a distracting and useless complication, and a few critique the dial layout's asymmetry and the star pattern's interruption. Opinions are split on the watch's value, with some finding the pricing steep while others consider it a great value, especially on the gray market. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zenith Defy Skyline Chronograph highly for its striking design and quality finishing, despite some reservations about the dial layout and the 1/10th-second sub-dial.

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