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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750
What people say

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
37mm
Thickness
15.35mm
11.6mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
510m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
SW510
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,750
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