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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.6mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$11,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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