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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012
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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
14.83mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
TMI NE86A
Power Reserve
60h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
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