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Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsFormex Stratos UTC

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Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
10.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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