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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsFarer Portobello - Nearly New

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
Portobello - Nearly New
FarerPortobello - Nearly New
MSRP $1,155

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Portobello - Nearly New38.5mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Portobello - Nearly New63h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Portobello - Nearly New100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
Portobello - Nearly New$1,155

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.83mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine grade stainless steel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-31
Sellita SW510M
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
60h
63h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$1,155

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What people say

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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.

Farer Portobello - Nearly New

Farer Portobello - Nearly New is widely praised for its striking good looks and build quality, exceeding expectations from website photos. Owners appreciate its unique design and the value it offers, with one noting the manual movement and another highlighting the "pop" of its color combinations. The 38.5mm size is considered acceptable on a 7.5-inch wrist. One owner reported a small white spec on the sapphire crystal, suggesting it was likely internal and not a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Farer Portobello - Nearly New highly for its visually striking design and perceived value.

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