Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsMovado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph


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Measurements
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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph
Diameter
45mm
42mm
Thickness
15.3mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
Power Reserve
60h
n/a
MSRP
$1,995
$1,295
lowest
Movement
Hamilton H-21
Quartz
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 appreciate the Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph as a departure from the brand's typical minimalist designs, with one owner finding it sharp-looking and another stating they would wear it with pride. Reviewers note its vintage feel, Explorer-style triangle, and dauphine hands with lume, though some luminous indices are cut off by the subdials. Owners criticize the gold-plated case and buckle, and the main seconds hand not functioning as the chronograph seconds. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Movado Heritage Calendoplan S Chronograph for its distinctive vintage aesthetic and dial elements, despite criticisms of its case plating and chronograph hand functionality.
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