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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutovsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its stylish looks, clean case finishing, and 80-hour power reserve, making it a good option for a first Swiss watch. Some owners note the 34mm size might be small and suggest it is a bit pricey. One owner finds the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, and it sits well on smaller wrists due to a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its blend of brand reputation, aesthetics, and practical features at its price point.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Thickness
0mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
41mm
Lug Width
18mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$420
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