Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsHamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono


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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
15.3mm
15.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
60h
60h
MSRP
$1,995
$1,695
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-21
Hamilton H-21
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono's premium case finishing and versatile dial layout, suitable for both casual and formal wear. Some owners note the 45mm size can be bulky and may not fit under shirt cuffs, and a lack of a second hand is a deal-breaker for some. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after many years without service. Concerns exist regarding the serviceability and potential maintenance costs of the H-21 movement. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its substantial build quality and attractive design despite some size and movement serviceability considerations.
The Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is cited as a strength. Reviewers noted the movement is not without flaws.
Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono for its excellent value, clean and legible dial, and stellar timekeeping, with one owner reporting accuracy within +2 or 3 seconds per day. The lume charges quickly and brightly, and the sapphire crystal has a great anti-reflective coating. However, some owners express concerns about quality control, with one reporting a dial blemish and a temporarily broken day/date function, while another felt the watch "kind of cheap." Opinions are split on the price, with some finding it too high and others seeing it as offering unreal value. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono highly for its value and timekeeping, despite some reservations about build quality and price.
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