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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsBoldr Safari

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
Safari200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Thickness
10.8mm
12mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
80h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$449

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What people say

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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