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Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,995
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665
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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono45mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono60h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono100m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono$1,995
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45mm
40mm
Thickness
15.35mm
12mm
Lug Width
23mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
H-21
9039
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$665
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