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Hamilton Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto ChronovsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,695
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799
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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono46mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono60h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono100m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Lord Hamilton Auto Chrono$1,695
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
46mm
40mm
Thickness
15.25mm
12mm
Lug Width
24mm
20mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-21
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$799
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