Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsTudor Grantour Chrono Fly-Back

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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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.
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.
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