Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutovsBaltic MR Roulette

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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 Performer Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

34mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

n/a

9mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

80h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,245

$545

lowest

Movement

Hamilton H-10

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
n/a
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Blue
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hamilton H-10
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$545
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Reviews

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

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto for its classic, beautiful dial and superb case finishing, with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces that offer excellent value. Reviewers note the flatter crystal reduces light reflection and perceived chunkiness, making the 34mm case sit well on smaller wrists with a reasonable lug-to-lug distance. Some owners find the 80-hour power reserve a strong point, while others consider the movement unremarkable. One owner suggests the 34mm size might be small, and another finds it a bit pricey for what it is. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto highly for its attractive design and finishing at the price point.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

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