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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsMarathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic
MarathonJDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic
MSRP $3,250

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic46mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic$3,250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
46mm
Thickness
14.83mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
55mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (Anthracite IP)
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW220-1
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$3,250

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic

Owners widely praise the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic as a tough, underrated tool watch with lifestyle appeal, highlighting its robust build and tritium lume for excellent legibility. However, its 46mm size is a common criticism, with some finding it heavy and top-heavy, and the OEM rubber strap stiff. One owner noted the watch runs about 10 seconds fast after three days, and the ETA 2836-2 movement offers approximately two days of power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon JDD (Jumbo Day/Date) Anthracite Diver's Automatic highly for its robust tool-watch build and legibility, despite its substantial size.

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