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Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer AutovsTissot Carson Premium

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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.

Tissot Carson Premium

Owners widely praise the Tissot Carson Premium for its classy, jewelry-like appearance and versatile wearability, with many noting its refined materials and finishing. The watch is considered worth its price premium due to features like a date complication and a 20mm lug width for easier strap changes. Its sapphire crystal is noted to hold up well, and the dial is described as having a nice silvery finish with a framed date detail. One owner highlights the attractive moonphase complication and high value for money. However, one owner reported their automatic Tissot Carson gained about a minute per day, which they found excessive for a Swiss-made watch. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Carson Premium highly for its attractive aesthetics and value, despite isolated reports of timekeeping issues.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jazzmaster Performer Auto34mm
Carson Premium30mm
Power Reserve
Jazzmaster Performer Auto80h
Carson Premium
Water Resistance
Jazzmaster Performer Auto100m
Carson Premium50m
MSRP
Jazzmaster Performer Auto$1,245
Carson Premium$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
30mm
Thickness
0mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
30mm
Lug Width
18mm
15mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Roman

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
80h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,245
$450
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