Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic AutovsTAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer

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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 Viewmatic Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer at true scale

Carrera Astronomer

Diameter

40mm

39mm

Thickness

10.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

80h

highest

42h

MSRP

$995

lowest

$4,950

Movement

Hamilton H-10

TAG Heuer Calibre 7

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
10.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
STE
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
TAG Heuer Calibre 7
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
80h
42h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$4,950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, versatile wearability with suits or jeans, and comfortable fit on average wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb case finishing for the price point and its appeal as a great value. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with figures around 1-2 seconds per day. The stock strap is noted as initially stiff, and one owner mentions a discrepancy in the reported case thickness, with Hamilton stating 10.10mm. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent case finishing and value.

From video reviewers

The watch is considered a good value modern dress watch. Reviewers did not mention any shared weaknesses.

TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer

The TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer is praised for its wearable 39mm size and sporty, legible moonphase complication, with owners appreciating its unique graphical take and layered gray dial with cutout and lume details. Reviewers note its technical dial and 39mm case offer a distinctive identity, and the novel approach to the moonphase is considered a welcome design risk. Some find the bold Arabic numerals and mint green lume divisive, and the use of the Calibre 7 automatic movement is noted at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Astronomer highly for its unique moonphase complication and wearable 39mm size.

From video reviewers

The moon phase complication, with its innovative rotating disc tracking all seven lunar stages, is a standout feature. Reviewers also noted the Calibre 7 automatic movement and the comfortable seven-link bracelet. One reviewer questioned the watch's value at its price point, suggesting it may be overpriced.