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What people say

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.83mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,845
$1,999
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