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Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono for its dramatic increase in quality and attention to detail, its versatile dial layout suitable for dressing up or down, and its bulletproof build that remains problem-free for years. Accuracy figures range from gaining about 5 seconds per day to keeping time within 10 seconds per day even after extended periods without service. Some owners find the lack of a second hand a deal-breaker, and the 45mm size can be chunky and may not fit under shirt sleeves. Concerns exist regarding the movement's serviceability, high maintenance costs, and intervals. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono highly for its robust build and quality for the price, despite some reservations about its size and serviceability.

From video reviewers

The Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement is cited as a strength. Reviewers noted the movement is not without flaws.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono for its clean, classic, and highly legible dial, with one noting its lume charges quickly and brightly. Stellar timekeeping is reported, with one owner seeing +2 or 3 seconds per day. The watch is described as bridging the gap between casual and dressy, and comfortable for its size. However, one owner found the watch felt "kind of cheap" and was "honestly not that happy with it," while another questioned Hamilton's quality control after receiving a watch with a dial blemish and a temporarily broken day/date function. Some owners express skepticism about the $650 price point, with one suggesting they would only pay $250. The stock leather band is described as nice but stiff, and the lugs are shorter than preferred by one owner. The watch features a sapphire crystal with great anti-reflective coating and a modified Valjoux 7750 movement with extra power reserve.

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono46mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono$1,695

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
45mm
46mm
Thickness
15.35mm
15.25mm
Lug Width
23mm
24mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,695
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