Which is cheaper, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto or the Laco Valencia 42?

At MSRP the Laco Valencia 42 is the cheaper of the two at $510, against $1,245 for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto — a $735 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto or the Laco Valencia 42?

The Laco Valencia 42 wears larger at 39mm versus 34mm for the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto or the Laco Valencia 42?

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Laco Valencia 42.

What movement does the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto run compared to the Laco Valencia 42?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto uses the Hamilton H-10 and the Laco Valencia 42 uses the Miyota 8217.

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutovsLaco Valencia 42

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

MSRP $1,245

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Laco Valencia 42

861651.2

MSRP $510

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm

Valencia 4239mm

Power Reserve

Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h

Valencia 42—

Water Resistance

Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m

Valencia 4250m

MSRP

Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245

Valencia 42$510

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hamilton H-10

Miyota 8217

Power Reserve

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,245

$510

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