Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsTudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back

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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 Auto Chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back at true scale

Grantour Chrono Fly-Back

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

14.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

60h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,845

lowest

$6,050

Movement

Hamilton H-31

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.83mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Brushed and Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m
Caseback
n/a
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Indices
n/a
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-31
n/a
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$6,050
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blending classy, sporty, and elegant design with a classic 42mm case featuring a mix of polished and brushed finishes. Reviewers and owners consistently note its great timekeeping, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day, and appreciate the fit and finish that exceeds its price point. The dial is often highlighted for its detail, with applied markers, and some owners specifically praise the reverse panda configuration. However, the lume is frequently described as underwhelming or fading quickly, and the original strap or steel bracelet is sometimes found stiff or uncomfortable, leading some to replace it. One owner noted the internal bezel's functionality requires unscrewing a crown and lacks lume. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and well-executed design, despite minor criticisms regarding lume and strap comfort.

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.

Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back

One owner finds the Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back an amazing watch on the wrist, praising the fly-back function as a compelling choice. However, another owner notes the snowflake hand obstructs the 45-minute register between 2 and 4 o'clock, deeming it a design flaw. Overall, owners find the Tudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back compelling due to its fly-back function, though some criticize the hand design.