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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsBoldr Safari

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Safari200m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.83mm
12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-31
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$449

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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