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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
80h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$11,400
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