Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto ChronovsTAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono at true scale

Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport at true scale

Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Thickness

15.3mm

15.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

60h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,995

lowest

$9,000

Movement

Hamilton H-21

TAG Heuer TH20-00

Case

6 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
15.35mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
23mm
22.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
n/a
Titanium Fine-Brushed/Sand-Blasted

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Rhodium Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-21
TAG Heuer TH20-00
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
80h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$9,000
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Maestro Auto Chrono

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.

From video reviewers

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

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport as a beautiful and well-balanced evolution of earlier models, noting it is not incredibly bulky and looks even better in person than in pictures. Reviewers highlight its bold, racy aesthetic with a muscular 44mm case and a legible skeleton dial featuring orange accents, powered by the in-house TH20-00 automatic movement with an 80-hour power reserve. Some owners prefer the Heuer-only logo and absence of a date window, while others note the watch can appear quite thick, and some dislike the "TAG" branding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Extreme Sport highly for its striking design and in-house movement at its price point.

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