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Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto ChronovsYema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

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Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II
YemaRallygraf Meca-Quartz II
MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.83mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Panda

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$450

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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.

Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II

Owners widely praise the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II for its cool retro 70s vibe, faithful reissue of a thin vintage design, and excellent build quality for its price, with particular commendation for its tactile pushers and top-notch Milanese strap. The watch is noted for its substantial, weighty feel and well-aligned indices, and the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement provides a sweeping chronograph hand. However, some owners find the meca-quartz ticking not very smooth, the left subdial a "useless" 24h indicator, and the watch overpriced compared to similar models. Several owners report disappointing alignment issues with indices, and one owner experienced the dial rotating slightly when chronograph pushers are depressed or when adjusting the time, with these issues not resolved during service. On balance, owners rate the Yema Rallygraf Meca-Quartz II highly for its retro styling and perceived value, despite some recurring quality control concerns.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage-inspired design and value at its price point are consistently praised. The meca-quartz movement is mentioned as a feature by multiple reviewers.

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